World Cup: Messi thanks Argentina fans but ‘wound will take time to heal’
Summary
Lionel Messi and Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Messi thanked fans and congratulated Spain while saying the loss was painful and would take time to get over.Key Facts
- Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain, 1-0.
- Messi cried on the field and reflected on the loss on Instagram.
- This may have been Messi’s last World Cup match; he did not confirm retirement.
- Argentina reached two World Cup finals in a row (2022 and 2026).
- Argentina won the 2022 World Cup by beating France on penalties after a 3-3 draw.
- Messi broke the all-time World Cup goal record with 21 goals but was passed by Kylian Mbappe who scored 22.
- Messi and teammate Rodrigo De Paul will rest and miss two MLS matches and the All-Star Game after the tournament.
- The 2030 World Cup will be hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, when Messi will be 43 years old.
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