Argentina’s football association has confirmed a farewell appearance for Lionel Messi against Benin on October 6 at the Monumental in Buenos Aires, according to VnExpress. AFA president Claudio Tapia said Messi had accepted the invitation.

Messi is being called up specifically for this friendly, which would mark his 208th appearance for Argentina. The association also wants to invite members of the country’s 2022 World Cup-winning squad and their families to attend the farewell occasion.