The referees will stop the game and a general minute of applause will be held at the 10th minute of play in all matches, as stated by the Argentine Football Association. This is a fitting tribute to Messi's illustrious career with the Argentina national team, which included winning the World Cup and two Copa America titles, scoring a record 125 goals. Messi, who is Argentina's appearances record holder with 207 caps, first retired from international football in 2016 before reversing his decision. He announced his retirement from the national side on Monday, following the 2026 World Cup final defeat by Spain in July.