How to watch Argentina vs Benin live on Ziggo Sport in the Netherlands
Dutch fans can watch Lionel Messi's farewell live on Ziggo Sport 1: the TV guide lists Argentina vs Benin as the "Afscheidswedstrijd" of Messi in the early hours of Wednesday 7 October. Here is how to watch it in the Netherlands.
Quick answer
Watch Argentina vs Benin live on Ziggo Sport 1 in the Netherlands in the early hours of Wednesday 7 October 2026 — kickoff is 1:00 AM Central European Summer Time. The Dutch TV guide lists the match as “Vriendschappelijk Voetbal: Afscheidswedstrijd Messi: Argentinië - Benin” with live coverage from 00:55 to 03:00.
Which Ziggo channel will show Argentina vs Benin?
Ziggo Sport 1 is the Dutch home of the friendly. The listing puts the live report (“live verslag”) of the Argentina vs Benin international in the 00:55–03:00 slot on Wednesday 7 October, which wraps the 1:00 AM kickoff with build-up and reaction.
This is no ordinary friendly. Argentina against Benin is the designated farewell for Lionel Messi in front of a packed Estadio Más Monumental, and the Dutch guide’s “Afscheidswedstrijd” tagline tells you exactly how the occasion is being sold.
How to stream Argentina vs Benin on Ziggo Go
Ziggo customers can stream the channel live through the Ziggo Go app on smart TVs, iOS and Android phones and tablets, and in a web browser. Sign in with your Ziggo account before kickoff so you are not fighting the login screen at 1:00 AM.
Note that Ziggo Sport sits in the sport tiers, not the basic bundle — check your Ziggo package includes Ziggo Sport 1 before match night, and make sure the app is updated.
What time does Argentina vs Benin start in the Netherlands?
Kickoff is Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 20:00 in Buenos Aires (23:00 UTC). The Netherlands is two hours ahead of UTC in October (CEST), so the match starts at 1:00 AM Central European Summer Time on Wednesday 7 October.
The Ziggo Sport 1 listing opens coverage at 00:55, so tune in a few minutes early for the pre-match build-up from the Monumental.
Is Argentina vs Benin free to watch on Ziggo Sport?
No — Ziggo Sport is a subscription channel. You need a Ziggo package that carries Ziggo Sport 1 to watch the farewell live; there is no free-to-air Dutch broadcaster for this friendly.
Stick to the official Ziggo broadcast. Pirate streams for a marquee farewell are unreliable at best and illegal, and they tend to die exactly when Messi gets the ball.
Key takeaways
- Ziggo Sport 1 lists Argentina vs Benin live on Wednesday 7 October, 00:55–03:00 — the confirmed Dutch way to watch.
- Kickoff is 1:00 AM CEST; coverage starts at 00:55.
- Stream live via the Ziggo Go app or in a browser with a Ziggo account.
- Ziggo Sport is subscription-only — no free-to-air option in the Netherlands.
- Highlight repeats are listed for 07:30 and 22:00 on 7 October.
Don't miss Messi's last dance
This is the last time Lionel Messi wears the Argentina shirt — and in the Netherlands it is on Ziggo Sport 1 at 1:00 AM. Check your package before matchday, log in to Ziggo Go early, and look at our full country-by-country TV guide if you will be anywhere else. On the night, follow the live score with us.
All of our farewell coverage is on Argentina vs Benin.
Questions people ask
What channel is Argentina vs Benin on in the Netherlands?
Ziggo Sport 1 in the Netherlands. The Dutch TV guide lists the match under "Vriendschappelijk Voetbal: Afscheidswedstrijd Messi: Argentinië - Benin" on Wednesday 7 October, with live coverage running 00:55 to 03:00 around the 1:00 AM kickoff.
Can I stream Argentina vs Benin on Ziggo Go?
Yes, with Ziggo Go. Ziggo customers can stream Ziggo Sport 1 live through the Ziggo Go app on smart TVs, phones, tablets and in a browser. Sign in with your Ziggo account on match night; Ziggo Sport 1 is part of the sport packages rather than the basic bundle.
What time does Argentina vs Benin start in the Netherlands?
Kickoff is 20:00 on Tuesday 6 October in Buenos Aires (23:00 UTC), which is 1:00 AM Central European Summer Time on Wednesday 7 October in the Netherlands. The live broadcast on Ziggo Sport 1 is listed from 00:55 so build-up starts just before kickoff.
Is Argentina vs Benin free to watch on Ziggo Sport?
No. Ziggo Sport is a subscription channel in the Netherlands, so you need a Ziggo package that includes it to watch the farewell live. There is no free-to-air Dutch broadcaster for this friendly.
Will there be a replay of Argentina vs Benin on Ziggo Sport?
Yes. The Dutch TV guide lists highlight repeats of the farewell on Ziggo Sport 1 on 7 October, at 07:30 in the morning and 22:00 in the evening, so the 1:00 AM kickoff is not your only chance to see Messi's last Argentina match.
Is there Dutch commentary for Argentina vs Benin on Ziggo Sport?
The broadcast details list the live report ("live verslag") of the farewell; Dutch commentary specifics were not published in the guide listing. Expect the standard Ziggo Sport football presentation around the match.