Messi admits pain of 2026 World Cup final loss still lingers
A day after Argentina fell 0-1 to Spain, the captain wrote that the setback will take time to heal.
Lionel Messi expressed his disappointment a day after Argentina failed to defend the 2026 World Cup title. The Argentina captain wrote on Instagram that the pain from the loss remains intense and will take time to heal. Argentina fell 0-1 to Spain in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday (19/7) local time, after a goal by Ferran Torres in the 106th minute of extra time. After the match, Messi was seen crying. In his post, the Inter Miami player thanked the Argentine public for its support and said the team's run to back-to-back finals was a source of pride that would always be remembered. He also congratulated Spain on the title.