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Lionel Messi has reacted to Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Spain won the World Cup by controlling possession, dictating tempo, and patiently passing, their dominance nullifying opponents' attacks.
Argentina revolved around Messi like planets around the Sun. Spain, by contrast, revolved around a system that was so powerful that it eclipsed even the brightest star.
Spain's World Cup victory saw Rodri win the Golden Ball, Simon the Golden Glove, and Cubarsi Best Young Player, with Mbappe taking the Golden Boot.
Ferran Torres, who scored Spain’s winner in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, was one of the young stars that competed in the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in India.
Follow Spain vs Argentina LIVE Score and FIFA World Cup 2026 final updates. Get live goals, lineups, team news, statistics, results and minute-by-minute coverage on OnManorama.
Argentina are the clear favourite to win the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to an Onmanorama reader poll.
Argentina, the World Cup's comeback specialists, consistently recover from deficits through tactical shifts, relentless attack, and Messi's influence, showcasing remarkable resilience.
Chimichurri is Argentina's iconic herb sauce, loved for its fresh, tangy flavour. Made with parsley, coriander, garlic, olive oil and vinegar, it comes together in minutes.
England stopped Messi from scoring by putting Elliot Anderson on him. But they were not prepare for his impact from out wide.
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