Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Messi thanks fans after Argentina's World Cup final loss
Argentina lost to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
Lionel Messi, Argentina's captain, thanked fans for their support.
He said his team should be proud of reaching two consecutive finals.
Messi broke records but didn't win the Golden Boot or Golden Ball.
Spain's Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot, and Rodri won the Golden Ball.
Messi thanked fans and congratulated Spain on their victory.
Argentina lost to Spain 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
Lionel Messi thanked fans for their support and praised the team's achievements.
Messi broke Miroslav Klose's record for most goals in World Cup history with 18 goals.
Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot with 10 goals, and Rodri won the Golden Ball.
Argentina reached two consecutive World Cup finals, showcasing resilience and teamwork.
- Who
- Argentina and Spain
- What
- 2026 FIFA World Cup final
- When
- July 13, 2026
- Where
- New Jersey, USA
- Why
- To determine the World Cup champion
Argentina's Performance
Spain's Victory
Team Performance
Argentina's Performance
Argentina reached two consecutive World Cup finals, showcasing resilience and teamwork.
Spain's Victory
Spain won the World Cup with a strong defensive and offensive strategy.
Player Achievements
Argentina's Performance
Lionel Messi broke records and led Argentina with exceptional performance.
Spain's Victory
Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot, and Rodri won the Golden Ball for Spain.
- Final Score
- Spain 1-0 Argentina
- Date
- July 13, 2026
- Location
- New Jersey, USA
- Messi's Goals
- 8 goals
- Mbappe's Goals
- 10 goals
- Rodri's Award
- Golden Ball
- Messi's Record
- Most goals in World Cup history (18)