India, July 20 -- Lionel Messi broke his silence after an emotional extra-time loss in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Led by him, the Argentina national football team fell to the Spain national football team by a score of 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium on Monday, July 20, 2026. Following the heartbreaking defeat, the Barcelona legend penned a message to the Argentine fans worldwide after the heartbreaking loss, which dashed any hopes of back-to-back World Cup titles. Messi said he was grateful to his country and congratulated Spain on the win.

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