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Spain defeats Argentina in World Cup final as Messi appears dazed

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 10:23 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Spain defeats Argentina in World Cup final as Messi appears dazed
Summary

Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina 1-0 on July 19 at MetLife Stadium. Despite a strong performance from Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who made over 10 saves, the team struggled offensively, only registering one attempt on goal throughout the match. After the final whistle, Lionel Messi, appearing dazed, offered hugs to teammates but did not speak to the media. The match marked a significant moment as it could be Messi's final World Cup appearance.

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  • •Match finished 1-0 in favor of Spain.
  • •Lionel Messi and Argentina could not score any goals.
  • •Emiliano Martínez had over 10 saves for Argentina.
  • •The final took place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
  • •This could be Messi's last World Cup match.
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  • 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Messi looks dazed after Argentina loses World Cup final to Spain
What they're saying
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After the final whistle blew in Sunday's World Cup final, Messi was silent. He stared into the distance, not saying much.

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