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Argentina's rough play mars Messi's possible final match
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In the 2026 World Cup final, Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain at MetLife Stadium in New York.
Lionel Messi, at age 39, played what may have been his final match for Argentina.
Argentina's performance was overshadowed by a cynical, anti-football approach that included discipline and conduct issues.
Argentina missed a chance to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the World Cup.
The match was presided over by Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic.
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