Buenos Aires, July 22 -- Argentina's Lisandro Martinez shared an emotional message for fans after La Albiceleste fell short in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, thanking supporters for standing by the team throughout their campaign and insisting that the result does not define their journey.

Argentina's bid to retain the World Cup title ended in heartbreak after a 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the final.

In a post on X, Martinez said he was disappointed at not being able to bring the trophy home but expressed immense pride in representing Argentina and gratitude towards everyone who contributed to the team's campaign.

"With a heavy heart for not having been able to bring home the cup that we all deserved, but with pride bursting at th...