How to watch Argentina vs Benin live on ViX and Prime Video in the USA
Lionel Messi's final Argentina appearance — the 6 October friendly against Benin — airs in the USA on ViX and Prime Video, with kickoff at 7pm ET. Here is how to watch it live, what it costs, and what time it starts in your timezone.
Quick answer
Watch Argentina vs Benin live in the USA on ViX and Prime Video on Tuesday 6 October 2026. The friendly — Lionel Messi’s farewell in an Argentina shirt — kicks off at 7pm ET from the Estadio Más Monumental in Buenos Aires. ViX carries the Spanish-language stream, and you can also watch inside the Prime Video app by adding ViX Premium as a Prime Video channel.
How to watch Argentina vs Benin on ViX
ViX is TelevisaUnivision’s Spanish-language streaming service in the United States, and NBC Sports lists it as the American home of Messi’s farewell. Live marquee football on ViX sits on ViX Premium, the paid tier — it costs $6.99 a month (ad-free) and carries thousands of hours of live sports, including Liga MX and the UEFA Champions League.
There is also a free, ad-supported ViX Gratis tier with plenty of on-demand content, but live showcase matches normally require Premium — so check the ViX schedule on matchday rather than assuming the game is free. Sign up at vix.com or inside the ViX app on your phone, tablet, smart TV or streaming stick, and have it sorted before the evening of 6 October.
The occasion is worth the small effort: Argentina against Benin, ranked No. 89 by FIFA, is billed as ‘The Last Tango’ — the final international night of a 39-year-old who retires with 207 caps and two decades of defining the sport. It is the kind of broadcast you do not want to be troubleshooting at 7pm.
How to watch Argentina vs Benin via Prime Video
The Prime Video route runs through the ViX Premium add-on channel. Open Prime Video, head to Channels (add-ons), search for ViX Premium and subscribe — around $7 a month, billed straight through your Amazon account, with no separate ViX login needed.
Once added, the channel lives inside the Prime Video app, so you can watch on Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, mobile or any web browser — wherever you already use Prime Video. Some subscribers get a 7-day free trial when adding ViX Premium through Prime Video Channels, which would cover the farewell if it is still offered on matchday.
Note that adding channels requires an active Amazon Prime membership. If you are not a member, that is the first step — but for most US households, Prime Video is already on the TV.
What time does Argentina vs Benin kick off in the USA?
Kickoff is Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 8pm in Buenos Aires (23:00 UTC), which NBC Sports lists as 7pm ET in the United States:
- 7:00 PM ET — New York, Miami, Washington
- 6:00 PM CT — Chicago, Dallas, Houston
- 5:00 PM MT — Denver, Phoenix
- 4:00 PM PT — Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
West Coast viewers get an afternoon kickoff, which makes this one of the most watchable Messi farewells imaginable for American fans. Set a reminder anyway — a farewell of this size will have streams busy right at kickoff.
Is Argentina vs Benin free to watch in the USA?
There is no confirmed free legal stream in the USA. ViX’s free Gratis tier carries a lot of content, but live marquee football normally sits behind ViX Premium at $6.99 a month — a cheaper Premium-with-ads tier has also been offered at a lower price. Your best shot at watching without paying full price is the 7-day trial some subscribers get when adding ViX Premium through Prime Video Channels.
What you should not do is go near pirate streams. They are illegal, they collapse under heavy traffic, and this is a once-in-a-lifetime farewell — a miserable gamble for the sake of a few dollars. TUDN Radio is also listed for USA coverage if you want free audio on the night.
Key takeaways
- Argentina vs Benin — Messi’s farewell, ‘The Last Tango’ — airs in the USA on ViX and Prime Video on 6 October 2026.
- Kickoff is 7pm ET / 6pm CT / 5pm MT / 4pm PT from the Estadio Más Monumental.
- The main route is ViX Premium ($6.99/month); it is also available as a Prime Video Channels add-on for about $7 a month.
- No free legal stream is confirmed — check the ViX schedule on matchday and sort the subscription before kickoff.
Don't miss Messi's last dance
This is it: the final time Lionel Messi — 39 years old, 207 caps, the greatest to wear the shirt — plays for Argentina, in front of a packed Más Monumental. In the USA, ViX and Prime Video are where to watch it, so get the subscription sorted before 6 October and check our full country-by-country TV guide if you will be anywhere else that night. When the whistle goes, follow the live score with us.
Questions people ask
What channel is Argentina vs Benin on in the USA?
NBC Sports lists ViX and Prime Video as the USA broadcasters for the 6 October friendly. There is no traditional English-language linear TV channel announced — the match streams on ViX, TelevisaUnivision's Spanish-language service, and via the ViX Premium add-on inside the Prime Video app.
What time does Argentina vs Benin start in the USA?
Kickoff is 7pm ET on Tuesday 6 October 2026 — that is 6pm CT, 5pm MT and 4pm PT. The match is played at the Estadio Más Monumental in Buenos Aires, where local kickoff is 8pm (23:00 UTC). Set a reminder: with Messi's farewell drawing a huge US audience, streams will be busy right at kickoff.
Can I watch Argentina vs Benin free in the USA?
There is no confirmed free legal stream. ViX's free Gratis tier carries plenty of content, but live marquee football normally sits on ViX Premium at $6.99 a month. Some viewers get a 7-day free trial when adding ViX Premium through Prime Video Channels. Avoid pirate streams — they are illegal and unreliable for a match like this.
How do I add ViX on Prime Video?
Open Prime Video, go to Channels (add-ons), search for ViX Premium and subscribe — around $7 a month billed through your Amazon account. The channel then streams inside the Prime Video app on Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, mobile and web, with no separate ViX login required.
Will Messi start against Benin?
His playing time has not been officially confirmed. The farewell is built entirely around him — he announced his international retirement in late August — but neither Scaloni nor the AFA has published how many minutes he will play. Expect him to feature; the exact role should emerge closer to matchday.
Is the USA broadcast in English or Spanish?
ViX is TelevisaUnivision's Spanish-language streaming service, so expect Spanish-language commentary. Check the ViX or Prime Video app on matchday for any alternate audio options. TUDN Radio is also listed for USA coverage if you prefer free radio commentary on the night.