- Lionel Messi was visibly emotional and tearful as Spain celebrated their 2026 World Cup win over Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium — he was held scoreless in the final.
- Spain’s victory came via substitute Ferran Torres, echoing Argentina’s 2014 final loss when substitute Mario Götze scored the winner.
- The defeat arrives amid hints this could be Messi’s last World Cup — he’s 39 now and would be 42–43 by the 2030 tournament.
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