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Argentina lost 1-2 to Uruguay in their first match after Lionel Messi's international retirement. An own goal by Leonardo Balerdi and a lucky strike from Maxi Araujo sealed the defeat. Julián Álvarez scored for Argentina, but Uruguay held on for their third consecutive win under coach Diego Forlán. Messi's last game was in October against Benin, concluding a career with 207 caps and 125 goals.