How to watch Argentina vs Benin live on Kantipur Max in Nepal
Nepali fans get a front-row seat for Lionel Messi's farewell: Kantipur Max holds exclusive rights in Nepal to Argentina vs Benin, live at 4:45 AM Nepal Time on Wednesday 7 October. Here is how to watch it on TV and stream it online.
Quick answer
Watch Argentina vs Benin live on Kantipur Max in Nepal on Wednesday 7 October 2026 — kickoff is 4:45 AM Nepal Time. The Kathmandu Post reports that Kantipur Max holds exclusive Nepal rights to both of Argentina’s October friendlies, so Lionel Messi’s farewell airs live on the Kantipur Max TV channel and streams on its digital platforms, including YouTube and social media.
Which Kantipur Max channel will show Argentina vs Benin?
Kantipur Max is the sports channel of the Kantipur Media Group, and it has secured the exclusive Nepal broadcast rights for Argentina’s two October friendlies. On match night, tune to the Kantipur Max TV channel on your cable, DTH or digital TV service — the match is listed for the early hours of Wednesday 7 October.
This is not a routine friendly for the broadcaster. Argentina against Benin is the designated farewell for Lionel Messi, expected to be his 208th and final cap, in front of a packed Estadio Más Monumental with the 2022 World Cup winners invited back for the tribute. Kantipur Max is treating it as a marquee event, with the build-up to match the occasion.
How to stream Argentina vs Benin on YouTube and digital platforms
No set-top box? No problem. Kantipur Max will carry the match live on its digital platforms as well, including YouTube and its social media channels, so you can watch on a phone, tablet or laptop from anywhere in Nepal with an internet connection.
On matchday, head to the official Kantipur Max YouTube channel and look for the live broadcast — and make sure it is the verified channel, because big nights like this always attract fake “live” streams. If the 4:45 AM start is too brutal, replays and highlights of the match will stay available for a month, in both Nepali and English.
What time does Argentina vs Benin start in Nepal?
Kickoff is Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 20:00 in Buenos Aires (23:00 UTC). Nepal is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of UTC, so the match starts at 4:45 AM Nepal Time on Wednesday 7 October.
Set the alarm — this is exactly the kind of kickoff people sleep through and regret. Kantipur Max’s other exclusive, Argentina vs Burkina Faso, is at 5:45 AM NPT on Sunday 4 October, three days earlier. Two early mornings, one unforgettable week for Nepali Argentina fans.
Is Argentina vs Benin free to watch on Kantipur Max?
No paywall has been announced. Kantipur Max’s TV channel is free-to-air in Nepal, and its YouTube and social media streams have historically been free to watch, so Nepali viewers should be able to follow Messi’s farewell without buying any subscription — just confirm on the official channels on matchday.
What you should not do is go near pirate streams. They are illegal, they die at the worst moments, and for a once-in-a-lifetime farewell that is a miserable gamble. The legal, free option is right there on Kantipur Max.
Key takeaways
- Kantipur Max has exclusive Nepal rights to Argentina vs Benin — Messi’s farewell — and Argentina vs Burkina Faso.
- Watch live on the Kantipur Max TV channel, or stream free on its YouTube and social media platforms.
- Kickoff is 4:45 AM Nepal Time on Wednesday 7 October (Burkina Faso: 5:45 AM NPT on Sunday 4 October).
- Replays and highlights in Nepali and English stay available for a month.
Don't miss Messi's last dance
This is the last time Lionel Messi wears the Argentina shirt — 208 caps, 125 goals, a World Cup — and Nepal gets to watch it live and free on Kantipur Max. Get the YouTube channel bookmarked before matchday, set the alarm for 4:45 AM, and check our full country-by-country TV guide if you will be anywhere else. On the night, follow the live score with us.
Questions people ask
What channel is Argentina vs Benin on in Nepal?
Kantipur Max has exclusive broadcast rights in Nepal, so the match airs live on the Kantipur Max TV channel. The channel is carried by cable, DTH and digital TV operators across Nepal — check your local operator's channel list if you cannot find it.
Can I stream Argentina vs Benin on YouTube in Nepal?
Yes. Kantipur Max will stream the match live on its digital platforms, including YouTube and its social media channels. Search for the official Kantipur Max YouTube channel on matchday and look for the live broadcast — stick to the verified channel to avoid fake streams.
What time does Argentina vs Benin start in Nepal?
Kickoff is 20:00 on Tuesday 6 October in Buenos Aires (23:00 UTC), which is 4:45 AM Nepal Time on Wednesday 7 October. Set an early alarm — it is the middle of the night in Kathmandu, and you will not want to sleep through Messi's farewell.
Is Argentina vs Benin free to watch on Kantipur Max?
No paywall has been announced. Kantipur Max's TV channel is free-to-air in Nepal, and its YouTube and social media streams have historically been free to watch, so Nepali viewers should be able to follow the match without a subscription. Confirm on the official channels on matchday.
Will Kantipur Max also show Argentina vs Burkina Faso?
Yes. The exclusive deal covers both of Argentina's October friendlies in Nepal. Argentina vs Burkina Faso airs live at 5:45 AM Nepal Time on Sunday 4 October, three days before the Benin farewell — a good warm-up before the main event.
Will there be replays and highlights in Nepali?
Yes. Kantipur Max will keep replays and highlights of both friendlies available for a month after the matches, in both Nepali and English. Useful if the 4:45 AM kickoff is too early — you can relive the farewell later the same morning.