India, July 21 -- Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has sparked speculation over his international future after hinting that he could retire from national-team duty following La Albiceleste's heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

The Aston Villa star, who played a pivotal role in Argentina's 2022 World Cup triumph in Qatar, shared an emotional message on social media after Spain secured a 1-0 extra-time victory at MetLife Stadium. Ferran Torres' decisive goal denied Lionel Scaloni's side the chance to defend their crown and left several Argentine players visibly distraught at the final whistle.

Martinez, one of Argentina's standout performers throughout the tournament, struggled to hide his emotions after ...