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- Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in extra time at the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey, United States.
- Lionel Messi posted an Instagram note thanking fans, calling the pain immense and praising the team's effort.
- He raised his international goal tally to 125, second only to Cristiano Ronaldo's 146.
- He became the first player to start three World Cup finals and finished with eight goals and four assists.
