Zlatan Ibrahimović, Thierry Henry Salute Lionel Messi Following World Cup Loss

Spain shut out Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final and a tearful Lionel Messi saw his bid for a second World Cup title end in heartbreak.
Messi still starred individually — 8 goals, 4 assists, 21 career World Cup goals and briefly the all-time World Cup scoring record.
Legends like Ibrahimović, Henry and Schmeichel praised his legacy, questioned whether this was his last World Cup, and stressed his lasting impact on the game.