Argentina vs Benin Highlights - October 06, 2026

Argentina beat Benin 3-0 in International Friendly on October 06, 2026. The match was played at Estadio Más Monumental.

Nicolás Otamendi (48'), Nico Paz (61'), Lionel Messi (71') scored for Argentina.

They had won 4, drawn 0 and lost 1 in their previous five. Argentina arrived unbeaten in 2.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Benin 2 games without defeat.

Yohan Roche saw a shot blocked (5'). Shortly afterwards, a block denied Junior Olaitan on 5 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Lionel Messi’s effort (7'). Moments later, Enzo Fernández tested the goalkeeper for Argentina (7').

Rodrigo De Paul could not find the target for Argentina (15'). Lionel Messi forced a save for Argentina on 26 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Junior Olaitan’s effort (43'). Soon after, Nicolás Otamendi was booked for Argentina (44').

After the break, Lionel Messi picked out Nicolás Otamendi, who scored for Argentina (48').

Enzo Fernández saw a shot blocked (53'). Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Mohamed Tijani of Benin on 55 minutes.

Lionel Messi tested the goalkeeper for Argentina (60').

Moments later, Nico Paz scored for Argentina on 61 minutes after a pass from Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi converted a penalty for Argentina (71'). Soon after, Lionel Messi sent an effort off target for Argentina (75').

Leonel Flores forced a save for Argentina on 82 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Franco Mastantuono shot wide for Argentina on 82 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Leonel Flores’s effort (89'). Moments later, Lionel Messi tested the goalkeeper for Argentina (89').

Substitutions: Argentina 7, Benin 7.

Argentina controlled 65.2% of possession. Argentina had 19 shots with 12 on target, while Benin had 7 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: Argentina 2, Benin 8. Corners: Argentina 8, Benin 2.

Argentina completed the most passes, 666 in total at 91.1% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.