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Argentina loses World Cup final to Spain
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Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New York.
Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time.
Lionel Messi cried inconsolably after the match, unable to lead Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup title.
Argentina had relied on late goals throughout the knockout stages but managed only two attempts after the 118th minute in the final.
The defeat ended Messi's World Cup career; the 39-year-old scored eight goals in the tournament.
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