Messi's Final World Cup Ends in Heartbreak | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

Spain shocks the world by defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time, ending Messi’s quest for a third World Cup and denying Argentina a historic back-to-back title. At 39, Messi, who scored eight goals in the tournament and became the all-time leading scorer, was held scoreless in the final after being tightly marked and receiving a red card in the 90th minute. Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to seal the win. Despite the heartbreak, Messi’s legacy remains untouchable — he’s the tournament’s second-best player, a symbol of resilience, and a legend who continues to…