Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to the exact number of goals scored by Lionel Messi for Argentina against Benin in their friendly match scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

• Source of Truth: Official statistics and match reports published by FIFA (fifa.com) or the Argentine Football Association (afa.com.ar). If official reports are delayed or unavailable, the consensus of reputable sports tracking platforms such as Flashscore, FotMob, and ESPN will be used.

• Applicable Goals: Only goals officially credited to Lionel Messi during active play (including regular time, injury time, and extra time, if applicable) will count. Own goals, goals scored by other players, and goals scored during a penalty shootout (should one occur) will not count.

• Player Participation: If Lionel Messi does not play in the match, this market will resolve to 0 goals.

• Match Postponement: If the match is cancelled or postponed beyond October 10, 2026, this market will resolve as N/A.

Background

Following his international retirement announcement in August 2026, Lionel Messi will play his final game for the Argentina national team in a formal domestic farewell match against Benin. Dubbed "The Last Tango," the friendly will take place at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.

Messi enters the match as Argentina's all-time leading goalscorer with 125 international goals. This is his first career appearance against Benin, who are ranked 89th in the FIFA World Rankings.

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