Before halftime, Messi had 4 chances, Benin 2, and the game was stopped in the 10th minute.

During his farewell match, Lionel Messi recorded four scoring attempts before halftime. The opposing team, Benin, registered two opportunities during the same period. The match was officiated by Chilean referee Fernando Véjar.

In the 10th minute of play, the referee paused the game to allow the 85,000 spectators in attendance to offer an ovation to the Argentine captain. The event served as a formal farewell for the player.