Argentina Loses to Spain 1-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, Messi's Dream Ends

Kathmandu. With Argentina captain Lionel Messi's historic dream of becoming world champions for the second consecutive time ending after losing 1-0 to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

The 2022 winner Argentina became helpless this time against Spain's strong strategy. Because of this, Messi's rare opportunity to lift two World Cup trophies consecutively under his own captaincy has been lost.

Argentina was stunned after Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute of extra time in the match held at New York New Jersey Stadium. Enzo Fernandez and Leandro Paredes leaving the field after receiving red cards proved even more costly for Argentina, who could not even hit a single 'on target' shot throughout the game.

For the 39-year-old Messi, who appeared emotional on the field after the game ended, this defeat has possibly proved to be the sad end of his World Cup journey.