Watch: Messi scores for Argentina in final international game

Lionel Messi couldn't say farewell to the Argentina national team without a goal.

In his final international match, the Argentina legend scored from the penalty spot in the 71st minute against Benin on Tuesday, Oct. 6 .

Messi's goal made it 3-0 on the night, and ignited the sold-out crowd at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.

Argentina went up 2-0 with second-half goals from Nicolás Otamendi and Nico Paz, both of which were assisted by Messi.

The home side then drew a penalty, and Messi stepped up and buried a shot to his right.

It would be the final goal of the match, as Argentina sent Messi off with a 3-0 victory.

Messi announced his international retirement in August, but Argentina called the 39-year-old up one final time to get a send-off in front of his home fans.

It was an emotional night in Buenos Aires as Messi was honored for an international career that spanned more than two decades.

Messi finishes his international career as Argentina's record scorer with 126 goals and record appearance-maker with 208 caps.