. Argentina captain Lionel Messi has become emotional after Argentina’s 1-0 extra time loss to Spain in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) paid tribute to Messi in an emotional message after tears were seen in his eyes as he accepted the runners-up medal.
Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time for Spain in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the New York-New Jersey Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
With this, Argentina’s dream of winning the second consecutive World Cup remained unfulfilled.
“Your tears are ours, captain,” the AFA wrote on social media X.
You gave us the greatest happiness of our lives. Thank you for your dedication, magic game and last minute struggle. We will always love you, Leo. “
This defeat marks the end of one of Argentina’s glorious eras. Under Messi, Argentina won the Copa America in 2021 and 2024 and the World Cup in 2022.
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Torres, Spain’s substitute in the final, was the hero. He scored the winning goal in the 106th minute with a powerful shot from Emiliano Martinez. Torres became the fifth player in history to score as a substitute in a World Cup final and the first since Mario Gotze in 2014. He also became the second Barcelona player to score in a World Cup final after Andres Iniesta in 2010.
Spain won their second World Cup title with this victory.
Spain, who won the world for the first time in 2010, won Euro 2024 and became champions of both Europe and the World Cup.
For 19-year-old Lamin Yamal, this is the biggest achievement of his career.
Although he scored only one goal in the tournament, Spain’s success was based on collective performance. Rodri controlled the game in midfield, Mikel Oyarzabal was one of the top scorers with five goals and goalkeeper Unai Simon won the Golden Glove.
Spain remained undefeated in the entire tournament.
Spain played out a goalless draw with Cape Verde in the group stage, then defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 and Uruguay 1-0. They defeated Austria 3-0, Portugal 1-0, Belgium 2-1 and France 2-0 in the knockout stage.
In the final, Spain kept up the pressure on the ball and allowed Argentina to hit the target only once.
Spain hit the target 12 times. Spain beat 10-man Argentina to win the World Cup after Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second yellow card in extra time. ANI
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