Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi controls the ball past Benin's defender #12 Charlemagne Azongnitode during the international friendly football match between Argentina and Benin at the Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on October 6, 2026. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP via Getty Images)

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi is fouled by Benin's midfielder #15 Sessi D'Almeida during the international friendly football match between Argentina and Benin at the Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on October 6, 2026. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP via Getty Images)

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi and Benin's defender #12 Charlemagne Azongnitode fight for the ball during the international friendly football match between Argentina and Benin at the Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on October 6, 2026. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP via Getty Images)

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi talks with Chilean referee Fernando Vejar during the international friendly football match between Argentina and Benin at the Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on October 6, 2026. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP via Getty Images)

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi gestures during the international friendly football match between Argentina and Benin at the Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on October 6, 2026. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP via Getty Images)

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi gestures during the international friendly football match between Argentina and Benin at the Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on October 6, 2026. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP via Getty Images)

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi reacts to a missed chance during the international friendly football match between Argentina and Benin at the Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on October 6, 2026. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP via Getty Images)

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the international friendly football match between Argentina and Benin at the Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on October 6, 2026. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP via Getty Images)