Lionel Messi and Adidas have unveiled a bespoke farewell kit that the legendary forward will wear in Argentina‘s final international match against Benin on October 6, 2026, at Buenos Aires’ historic Estadio Monumental.
This highly exclusive presentation marks the definitive end of an era, celebrating a truly monumental twenty-one-year senior career that successfully returned Argentina to the absolute top of world football, yielding an impressive one hundred twenty-five goals and sixty-seven assists in two hundred and seven historic international appearances.
The distinctive match kit deviates completely from La Albiceleste’s traditional multi-striping format, instead opting for a vibrant sky-blue base anchored securely by a single broad white central vertical band that beautifully mimics the layout of the Argentine national flag.
Radiant tonal rays inspired by the iconic Sun of May extend seamlessly across the front and back of the torso, giving the entire shirt a glowing, majestic appearance.
In a truly historic move, Adidas has completely removed its performance logo from the right chest, replacing it with Messi’s personal metallic gold signature M emblem.
This unique premium touch is perfectly balanced by the gold-accented three-star national team crest on the left chest. The elegant crew-neck collar and sleeve cuffs are finished in deep black with sleek, clean metallic gold trim.
The jersey’s reverse side features striking gold MESSI 10 printing, beautifully framed by the shaded sunburst motif, and topped by a small Sun of May emblem just below the rear collar.
But hands, the best feature of the kit is the golden “10” typography printed on the back of the jersey including two subtle goat horns.
This stylized head-and-horns motif serves as a clever, hidden easter egg, directly recognizing his status as the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) for his final appearance in national colors.
Adidas designed custom cleats for the historic El Ultimo Tango event to match the jersey.
These exclusive boots come in a stunning Ivory, Semi Blue Burst, and Icey Blue colorway, with a retro silhouette and an integrated lace cover that pays homage to Messi’s iconic F50.6 TUNiT cleats from his breakout global performance at the 2006 World Cup.
Underneath the nostalgic esthetic, the boots are fully engineered with modern Speedsystem+ LX light soleplates and a Halocage+ framework to support his signature agile playing style for the final time.
The entire commemorative collection will be available globally beginning October 1, 2026, through official Adidas retail locations, the Adidas online store, and the AFA official webshop.
Dedicated fans can also purchase a limited-edition serialized Player Spec box set, which includes the match jersey and a commemorative matchday program.
Previewing the collection on social media with the message “One last match…” A jersey for a lifetime, the undisputed greatest football player of all time has paid tribute as he prepares to end his legendary international playing career for good.
