Tearful Messi thanks Argentina fans after World Cup final loss to Spain
Lionel Messi thanked Argentine fans after his side lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19. In a tearful Instagram post, he congratulated the champions and said the wound would take time to heal, noting Argentina had reached two straight finals. Messi gave no word on whether his international career is over.