How to watch Argentina vs Benin live on TyC Sports and Telefe in Argentina

In Argentina, there are two places to watch Messi's farewell: TyC Sports on cable and Telefe free-to-air. Here is every TV channel number and streaming app for Argentina vs Benin on 6 October.

Lionel Messi takes a free kick for Argentina against Paraguay. Photo: Francisco Javier Gutierrez Zuñiga / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Quick answer

Watch Argentina vs Benin live in Argentina on TyC Sports (cable) and Telefe (free-to-air) on Tuesday 6 October 2026. Stream it on TyC Sports Play, MiTelefe, Flow, DGO or Telecentro Play. Kickoff is 20:00 Buenos Aires time at the Estadio Más Monumental — the night of Lionel Messi’s farewell in the Argentina shirt.

TyC Sports and Telefe: TV channel numbers in Argentina

TyC Sports is the traditional home of the national team on Argentine pay TV, and it will carry the Benin friendly live with its usual build-up. Find it on Flow channels 22 (SD) and 101 (HD), DirecTV channels 629 (SD) and 1629 (HD), and Telecentro channels 106 (SD) and 1016 (HD). The channel’s own pre-match show usually starts well before kickoff, and for a farewell of this size expect extended coverage.

Telefe, meanwhile, carries the match free-to-air (“señal abierta”), which means no subscription is needed — a TV with an antenna or any basic cable package gets you the game. That makes Telefe the simplest option for anyone who does not pay for a sports package. Both channels show the same match, so the choice comes down to your setup and which commentary team you prefer.

How to stream Argentina vs Benin online in Argentina

Five streaming routes are confirmed for Argentina. TyC Sports Play (play.tycsports.com) streams the channel’s live feed: register free on the site in a few simple steps, then link the account of your cable operator. You will need a pay-TV subscription that includes TyC Sports.

MiTelefe is Telefe’s own app and carries the free-to-air signal, so it is the cheapest streaming path to the match. The operator apps Flow, DGO and Telecentro Play also carry both channels live for their subscribers. On matchday, open the schedule inside whichever app you use and search for the Argentina listing — not the earlier friendlies against Bolivia and Burkina Faso, which also aired on these channels.

What time does Argentina vs Benin start?

Kickoff is Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 20:00 Buenos Aires time (ART, UTC-3), which is 23:00 UTC, at the Estadio Más Monumental in Núñez. The stadium gates open well before the whistle for the farewell tributes — the AFA has planned an extensive pre-match ceremony with members of the 2022 World Cup-winning squad — and the TV channels will begin their coverage earlier in the evening. Treat 20:00 as the whistle, not the start of the show.

Key takeaways

Argentina vs Benin airs live in Argentina on TyC Sports (pay TV) and Telefe (free-to-air) on 6 October 2026.
TyC Sports channel numbers: Flow 22/101, DirecTV 629/1629, Telecentro 106/1016 (SD/HD).
Stream on TyC Sports Play, MiTelefe, Flow, DGO or Telecentro Play.
Kickoff is 20:00 Buenos Aires time at the Estadio Más Monumental — Messi’s farewell in the Argentina shirt.

Don't miss Messi's last dance

This is the final time Lionel Messi wears the Albiceleste — at a sold-out Monumental, against Benin, with his World Cup-winning teammates back to honour him. In Argentina you are spoiled for choice: Telefe free-to-air for the simplest path, TyC Sports for the full pay-TV production, and five streaming apps if you are away from the TV. Pick your screen before matchday, and check our full country-by-country TV guide if you will be watching from abroad. On the night, follow every goal on our live score page.

Questions people ask

What channel is Argentina vs Benin on in Argentina?

Argentina vs Benin is on TyC Sports and Telefe in Argentina. TyC Sports is the cable sports channel (Flow 22/101, DirecTV 629/1629, Telecentro 106/1016), while Telefe carries it free-to-air. Both channels also stream the match live through their apps.

Is Argentina vs Benin free to watch in Argentina?

Yes. Telefe is a free-to-air channel in Argentina, so anyone with a TV antenna or basic cable can watch Argentina vs Benin at no extra cost. TyC Sports, by contrast, is a pay-TV channel that requires a cable or satellite subscription.

How do I stream Argentina vs Benin on TyC Sports Play?

Go to play.tycsports.com and register for free, then link your cable operator account in a few steps. Once linked, you can watch the TyC Sports live feed on a phone, tablet, computer or smart TV. A valid pay-TV subscription that includes TyC Sports is required.

Can I watch Argentina vs Benin on Flow, DGO or Telecentro Play?

Yes. Flow, DGO and Telecentro Play all carry the TyC Sports and Telefe signals, so subscribers can watch Argentina vs Benin inside those apps. MiTelefe is Telefe's own free streaming app. Open the app's schedule on 6 October and look for the match.

What time does Argentina vs Benin kick off?

Kickoff is Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 20:00 Buenos Aires time (ART, UTC-3) at the Estadio Más Monumental. That is 23:00 UTC. Pre-match build-up and the farewell tributes start earlier in the evening, so tune in ahead of the whistle.

Will Messi play against Benin?

Yes. The 6 October friendly against Benin is Lionel Messi's farewell in the Argentina shirt — the last time he will play for the national team. He sat out the Bolivia and Burkina Faso friendlies to reserve this night, so expect him to start at the Monumental.