Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Ibrahimovic Praises Messi After World Cup Final
Lionel Messi led Argentina in the World Cup final against Spain, but they lost 1-0.
Messi had a great tournament with eight goals, making him the second-highest scorer in World Cup history.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised Messi, saying he had amazing moments but also human ones.
Mbappe won the Golden Ball with ten goals.
Messi was sad after the loss, and it's unclear if he will play in the next World Cup.
Thierry Henry also praised Messi's passion and love for his country.
Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final.
Lionel Messi scored eight goals in the tournament.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised Messi's performance and humanity.
Kylain Mbappe won the Golden Ball with ten goals.
Messi is the second-highest goal scorer in World Cup history with 21 goals.
- Who
- Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Kylain Mbappe, Thierry Henry
- What
- Argentina's loss in the World Cup final against Spain
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- New Jersey
- Why
- To defend their World Cup title
Messi's Legacy
Mbappe's Performance
World Cup Performance
Messi's Legacy
Messi had an amazing World Cup, keeping Argentina alive with his skills and contributions.
Mbappe's Performance
Mbappe won the Golden Ball with ten goals, surpassing Messi's tally of eight goals in the tournament.
- Messi's World Cup Goals
- 21 goals
- Mbappe's World Cup Goals
- 22 goals
- Messi's Age
- 39 years old
- World Cup Final Result
- Spain 1-0 Argentina
- Messi's World Cup Appearances
- 6