Don't Miss It: How to Catch Lionel Messi's Emotional Farewell as Argentina Takes on Benin

Tuesday represents a historic occasion in Argentine football as Lionel Messi pulls on the national shirt for the very last time.

The iconic 39-year-old will make his 208th and final outing for La Albiceleste in a friendly against Benin at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, drawing the curtain on a remarkable international career.

Messi guided Argentina back to the pinnacle of world football by lifting the 2022 World Cup, with that achievement bookended by landmark Copa América triumphs. The eight-time Ballon d'Or recipient will be virtually impossible to replace.

Throughout his 21-year stint with the national side, Messi has never encountered Benin, but he will be hoping the African underdogs prove manageable opposition as he looks to build on his tally of 125 goals for Argentina.

Here's everything you need to know about watching Messi's emotional send-off with the national team.

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What Time Does Argentina vs. Benin Kick Off?

How to Watch Argentina vs. Benin Kick Off

Fans in Canada will not have access to Messi's farewell match, but ViX will broadcast the game in both the United States and Mexico.

Viewers in the United Kingdom willing to stay up until midnight can catch the action live on Premier Sports.

What's Next for Argentina, Benin?

Argentina must move forward without Messi, though the team will have time to reflect on the loss of their talisman before regrouping in November for a series of friendlies against yet-to-be-confirmed opponents.

Benin, for their part, return to competitive football in November, with home and away Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clashes against the Central African Republic on the horizon.