Argentina vs Benin: Lautaro Martinez Named in Confirmed XI

Originally posted on SempreInter.com | By Luca Ferrante | Last updated Oct 7, 2026 4:00 AM ET

Lautaro Martinez is in Argentina’s starting XI against Benin, joining Lionel Messi in attack for what FCInterNews describes as Messi’s final appearance for the national team at Buenos Aires’ Monumental.

The selection places Inter’s striker in the lineup for a landmark night in Argentina, with Messi set to start in front of the home crowd. For Lautaro, it is a starting role alongside the Albiceleste captain in the fixture marking Messi’s farewell to international football.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has chosen a 4-3-3, with Messi positioned behind Lautaro and Julian Alvarez. That attacking trio leads a side featuring Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez in midfield.

Argentina’s confirmed starting lineup against Benin

Emiliano Martinez starts in goal, behind a defence of Giay, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi and Tagliafico. De Paul, Mac Allister and Fernandez make up the midfield, while Messi, Lautaro and Alvarez complete the XI.

FCInterNews reported the selection on Tuesday, October 6, and identified Scaloni as Argentina’s coach. Its lineup places Messi behind Lautaro and Alvarez, giving the Inter forward a central role in the attack for the occasion.

The confirmed team news concerns Argentina only; the source does not provide Benin’s starting lineup, either side’s substitutes or the match officials. The focus for Nerazzurri supporters is Lautaro’s inclusion in the starting group for Messi’s final Argentina appearance.

This article first appeared on SempreInter.com and was syndicated with permission.

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