Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain in a manner that earned plenty of enemies.

Ahead of the final, Lionel Messi posted a group photo of the Argentine national team, with the players and management staff. | Football News

After pressure from the public and even politicians, Lionel Messi reversed his international retirement decision two months later. | Football News

Hours before Argentina meets Spain in the FIFA World Cup final, Lionel Messi shared a heartfelt Instagram message about his teammates and the journey.

A performance of remarkable control—if not clinical edge—saw Spain win its second men’s World Cup title.

Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final, with Lionel Messi unable to lead his team to a successful title defence after Ferran Torres' goal at MetLife Stadium

Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday brought star forward Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back trophies crashing down to earth.

Argentina cayó 0-1 ante el combinado ibérico, que fue superior durante el encuentro en el MetLife Stadium.

Argentina's defeat brought the curtain down on one of the greatest World Cup careers the sport has ever witnessed. | Football News

Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): A team with the greatest footballer ever should not be this dull, this focused on delaying and disrupting, writes Richard Jolly from the…

Lionel Messi's dream of another World Cup title ended in tears as Argentina lost the final to Spain. Read about Messi's final World Cup match.

It feels almost sacrilegious to say it about arguably the greatest footballer of all time, but Messi simply did not influence this final. | Football News

Lionel Messi's final World Cup night ended in defeat as Spain denied him a second title and several records that could have rewritten tournament history. | Football News

Tears rolled down Lionel Messi's face as he walked away with a silver medal around his neck. Spain had beaten Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup final, ending…

Argentine fans were left in tears as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, bringing an agonizing end to Lionel Messi's final tournament.

Scaloni also highlighted the brilliant tournament performances of captain and talisman Lionel Messi. | Football News

Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on July 19, but he was left in tears following…

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Messi's tearful 2026 World Cup farewell revives the Pele-Maradona debate, but leaves his place beside football's greatest legends beyond any doubt forever. | Football News

Messi broke Argentina's cycle of suffering with four titles, but a defeat in WC 2026 final leaves his legacy forever marked by glory, pain and fate. | Football News

Lionel Messi's glittering World Cup journey ended in heartbreak, but the love from Argentina's supporters never faded.