Lionel Messi's Post About the World Cup: 'The Pain Is Overwhelming'

In the 2026 World Cup final, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on a goal by Ferran Torres to claim the championship.

"THE PAIN IS ENORMOUS"

In Argentina, which finished the tournament in second place after losing the final, the team’s superstar, Lionel Messi, posted a message on his social media account.

Noting that the pain of losing the final was immense, the Argentine star said:

"The pain is immense, and it will take time for this wound to heal, but I will also cherish all the beautiful memories in my heart.

We gave it our all to make a comeback and played matches that will remain in our memories forever; thanks to the support of the entire country, combined with this team’s hard work and effort, we managed once again to rank among the world’s best. 

It’s hard to fully grasp the significance of what we achieved today, but this team has reached two World Cup finals in a row.I sincerely thank you for every message. Once again, we managed to come together as a nation and, together, shared the pride of being Argentine.

I would also like to congratulate Spain on their championship victory.”