Mac Allister stars in emotional Lionel Messi farewell as Ngumoha and Muñoz taste international success

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Alexis Mac Allister in action on Lionel Messi's night — 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) October 7, 2026The main event of the evening was Argentina's 3-0 friendly win over Benin at the Monumental. That's because, it was Lionel Messi's last match in la Albiceleste colours, converting a penalty to take his tally to 126 international goals, coming on the occasion of his 208th and final cap.

The 27 year old has started all three of Argentina's fixtures during this window, albeit they've not been the highest intensity matches, previously swatting aside Bolivia 4-0 and Burkina Faso 7-0, so he's unlikely to be overly fatigued. Víctor Muñoz helps maintain Spain's perfect record Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Spain v Austria - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - July 2, 2026 Spain's Dani Olmo and Victor Munoz arrive at the stadium before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jessie Alcheh | IMAGN IMAGES via ReutersIn the same group, Spain made it four wins out of four in the Nations League, fighting back from a goal down to defeat Croatia; Mikel Merino bagging both at Stadion Poljud off the bench.

The 23 year old has been introduced by Luis de la Fuente during each of la Roja's last three matches, replacing Lamine Yamal, as was the case on Tuesday night. Ronald Araújo racking up the air miles Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Saudi Arabia v Uruguay - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Uruguay's Ronald Araujo arrives at the stadium before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Sam Navarro | IMAGN IMAGES via ReutersLastly, Uruguay's busy international window concluded with a 6-1 demolition of India in Kolkata.