Argentina ties unwanted World Cup record after final defeat to Spain

Spain won the 2026 World Cup by defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. During regulation, Argentina tied an unwanted record with zero shots on target. Following this one-sided defeat, coach Lionel Scaloni spoke regarding the future of Lionel Messi, who failed to lead Argentina to a second consecutive title. The match concluded with a heartbreaking loss for the Argentine team, as Spain secured the championship victory in a dominant performance during the final.