Captain of the Argentina national team Lionel Messi commented on his… (аргентина · сборная · команда)
Captain of the Argentina national team Lionel Messi commented on his team's defeat to Spain, 0:1 in extra time, at the final of the 2026 World Cup. The Spanish national team defeated Argentina on July 20 and became a two-time world football champion.
Consensus
- Argentina lost the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to Spain on July 20.
- The final was decided in extra time with a score of 1–0, with Ferland Torres scoring for Spain.
- Argentina did not register any shots on target during the final match.
- Spain became the two-time world champion after winning the final.
- Lionel Messi expressed disappointment but accepted the loss and praised his team's effort.
- The Argentina vs. England semifinal took place on July 15 and ended in a 2–1 victory for Argentina.
- Argentina fans gathered at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires after the final to show unity.
Points of divergence
- Argentine fans considered their win over England as the main achievement of the tournament, despite losing the final. — vesti
- Lionel Messi cried after the final and was awarded the Golden Ball regardless of the match outcome. — vm
- Argentine players displayed a political banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' during the England semifinal, which may be subject to FIFA review due to regulations against political statements in matches. — fontanka
Coverage (5 sources)
- Argentines named victory over England at the 2026 World Cup as their main achievement — Вести
- Messi: Argentina objectively played worse than Spain in the 2026 World Cup final — Вечерняя Москва
- Not Disappointed, but Grateful: How Argentines Reacted to the 2026 World Cup Final — Вести
- Messi: The Argentine people wanted the national team to win in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup — Вечерняя Москва
- Argentina beats England and makes a political statement on the pitch — Фонтанка