Lionel Messi takes the field Tuesday night for the final time as captain of the Argentinian national team, and the internet is full of ways to watch it. The match, billed as “The Last Tango,” pits Argentina against Benin at Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. Kickoff is 8 p.m. local time, 7 p.m. ET.
The game marks Messi’s retirement from international duty. He has spent more than two decades with the national team, winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and leading Argentina to a runner-up finish at this year’s tournament, where they fell to Spain in the final.
The Free Trial That Isn’t Free
The easiest path is ViX Premium, the Spanish-language streaming service. A 7-day free trial is available through Amazon Prime Video, but that trial comes with a catch: your subscription renews at $6.99 a month after the week ends unless you cancel.
“Use the free trial to watch Messi’s final soccer game live online for free without needing cable.”
That is the promise, but the renewal is automatic. Canceling requires action after the match. There is no promo code needed to claim the trial, though you must be an Amazon Prime member to access it.
Not a Prime member? The 30-day free trial of Amazon Video directs you to the ViX Premium free trial. ViX is livestreaming the match in Spanish.
Watching From Outside the US
If you prefer English or want to see how the match plays in other countries, a virtual private network is the answer. ExpressVPN lets users set their location to whichever country they want to stream from. Set it to the UK to catch Premier Sports, to France for L’Équipe, or to India for ZEE5.
The service’s author admits to using ExpressVPN for years to watch out-of-market content. With the VPN activated, you can livestream the Argentina vs. Benin match from outside the US in whatever language you choose.
What the Game Marks
Messi is Argentina’s all-time leader in caps and goals scored. He led the team to the 2022 World Cup win in Qatar, and this year’s final against Spain marked the end of his international career.
Officials say all 85,000 seats at Monumental Stadium have been sold, with thousands of fans expected to fill the surrounding streets for a chance to say goodbye.
What Happens Next
While this match ends Messi’s time with the national team, his career continues elsewhere. The 39-year-old will play for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.
Argentina will also move forward. Messi will be replaced as captain by 28-year-old Cristian “Cuti” Romero.
The Numbers at a Glance
| Date | Time | Network |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 8 p.m. local (7 p.m. ET) | ViX (US), Premier Sports (UK), L’Équipe (France), ZEE5 (India) |
A Final Word on the Farewell
The match is a genuine moment. Whether you stream through ViX, ExpressVPN, or a friend’s living room, the game deserves attention. It is the end of an era, and the free-trial offer is worth taking at face value — just remember to cancel the subscription before the renewal hits.
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