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Argentina loses 1-0, Messi 205 caps; holiday announced

7/21/2026

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Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in extra time at MetLife Stadium.
AFA president Claudio Tapia praised captain Lionel Messi for his 205th cap and 125 goals, honored Lionel Scaloni, whose contract ends in 2026, and noted goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made 11 saves, a World Cup final record.
Javier Milei said a national holiday will be set as the AFA announced the delegation will return to Buenos Aires Monday at 5 p.m.

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Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in extra time at MetLife Stadium.
AFA president Claudio Tapia praised captain Lionel Messi for his 205th cap and 125 goals, honored Lionel Scaloni, whose contract ends in 2026, and noted goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made 11 saves, a World Cup final record.
Javier Milei said a national holiday will be set as the AFA announced the delegation will return to Buenos Aires Monday at 5 p.m.