Benin

1st in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

2026 Schedule

ARG

3 - 0 International Friendly

BEN

2 - 1 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

MTN

BKA

1 - 1 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

BEN

TOG

5 - 1 International Friendly

BEN

GUI

0 - 1 International Friendly

BEN

1 - 0 International Friendly

LBR

EGY

3 - 1 Africa Cup of Nations

BEN

Could Messi become part of Argentina's coaching staff?

Messi scores in farewell as Argentina beat Benin

Lionel Messi enjoyed a fairy tale farewell as he scored on his last appearance for Argentina in a 3-0 win over Benin in Buenos Aires.

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Lionel Messi scores in tearful 'last tango' for Argentina

Lionel Messi marked his 208th and final game for Argentina with his 126th goal as his country bid an emotional farewell to the global icon.

Hislop: Messi's World Cup final run 'underlines his legacy'

How emotional will Messi's last game for Argentina be for the fans?

Benin coach Gernot Rohr seeks Lionel Messi autograph, says forward's left foot is like a hand

When Benin face Argentina in Lionel Messi's final international appearance, Benin coach Gernot Rohr says he will have one personal request for the forward - an autograph on the shirt Messi gave him when Rohr was Nigeria coach.

Lionel Messi arrives in Argentina for farewell match

Lionel Messi arrived in Argentina on Friday ahead of his farewell game with the national team.

Scaloni: Messi deserves tribute in final Argentina game

Mohamed Salah and Egypt need extra time to get past bruising Benin to reach AFCON quarterfinals

Egypt advanced to the AFCON quarterfinals on Monday with a 3-1 win over Benin, but they needed extra time to get there in a bruising encounter that saw the Cheetahs throw everything they had at Mohamed Salah and co.

Mounie hails 'absolute legend' Sessegnon as Benin's new gen writes AFCON history

"Stephane is the absolute legend of Benin football, and many young Beninois wanted to play for Benin because of him," Mounie told ESPN.

AFCON Qualifying Standings

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Benin	2	+1	4
2	Burkina Faso	2	+1	4
3	Mauritania	2	+1	3
4	Central African R..	2	-3	0

Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

#	Player	Goals	M	A
16	Saturnin Allag..	0	0	0
1	Marcel Dandjin..	0	0	0
23	Serge Obassa	0	0	0

Top Assists

#	Player	Assists	M	G
16	Saturnin Allag..	0	0	0
1	Marcel Dandjin..	0	0	0
23	Serge Obassa	0	0	0