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Last Updated:July 21, 2026, 00:27 IST
Messi expressed 'immense' pain after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain, but also acknowledged good memories and reaching two consecutive finals.
Lionel Messi looks at his second place medal after losing the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match. (AFP photo)
Lionel Messi said on Monday that after Argentina’s World Cup final loss “the pain is immense and it’s going to take a long time for this wound to heal."
“I’ll also hold on to all the good memories," Messi wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of himself wearing his loser’s medal following the World champions’ extra-time loss to Spain. “Today it’s hard to appreciate what we achieved, but this squad reached two consecutive World Cup finals."
“I’d also like to congratulate Spain on winning the tournament," he added.
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Key Questions Answered
Argentina reached two consecutive World Cup finals through resilience and consistency, overcoming late-game deficits, including a semifinal victory against England. Lionel Messi highlighted the team's championship pedigree and stated that "nothing was handed to us".
Lionel Messi has not explicitly stated his future with the national team following Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain. However, given his age (39) and the emotional nature of his post-match comments, it is suggested that this may have been his last World Cup match for Argentina.
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