Lionel Messi spoke about the pain after Argentina's defeat in the 2026 World Cup final, highlighting the positive moments of the tournament and thanking the supporters.

Lionel Messi, the captain of the Argentina team, remained silent for nearly 24 hours after his team's defeat in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain, with a score of 1-0.

On social media, Messi stated that "the pain is immense" and that it will take time to heal. In his message, he reflected on the team's journey, choosing to focus on the positive moments and the matches in which Argentina managed to turn the tide in its favor. Messi, at the age of 39, thanked the supporters for their support and emphasized the unity and pride of being Argentine.

He also congratulated the Spain team for winning the world title. This was undoubtedly the last World Cup of his career, considering that he has participated in three previous finals (2014, 2022, 2026).