00:00Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion after Argentina's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain
00:05in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with a viral video showing the captain struggling to hold
00:10back tears during the medal presentation. The heartbreaking moment quickly spread across
00:14social media, capturing the disappointment of a team that came within one match of defending
00:19its world title. For many fans, the images reflected the end of an unforgettable World
00:24Cup journey. Messi finished the tournament with eight goals and four assists, leading
00:29Argentina to a second successive final after their title-winning campaign four years ago.
00:33The final was decided in extra time after Spain controlled possession for long spells.
00:38Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the Tundra's sixth minute to hand Spain their second FIFA
00:43World Cup title and end Argentina's reign as world champions. Argentina's task became even
00:49harder after Enzo Fernandez was sent off in extra time, leaving Lionel Scaloni's side to
00:53finish the match with ten men.
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