Lionel Messi’s 21 years with Argentina: The numbers behind his international career

Lionel Messi concluded his international career with Argentina following a 3-0 victory over Benin. He played for the national team for over two decades, participating in six World Cups. Throughout his tenure, Messi scored 126 international goals, greatly surpassing the previous record held by Gabriel Batistuta. His final match came at the age of 39, ending an illustrious journey for the renowned footballer.