Messi cried bitterly (Photo-PTI)
It will be sad if a player’s team does not become champion after scoring 8 goals and 4 assists. Something similar happened with Lionel Messi who could not win the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and with this defeat it seemed as if he went broke. As soon as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final, Lionel Messi sat on the ground and his eyes became moist. Messi became more emotional when US President Donald Trump put the runner-up medal around his neck. However, the way Spanish superstar Lamin Yamal handled the emotional Messi also won the hearts of the fans.
Messi became emotional, Yamal gave support
After losing the match, post match ceremony started in which Argentina players were called on the first stage. US President Donald Trump was going to give medals to all the players. Argentina’s players were to get runner-up medals. Messi He reached the stage first and shook hands with Trump and started moving forward. But Trump stopped him. He told Messi that he also had to wear the medal. After this, as soon as Trump put the runner up medal around her neck, her face was filled with emotion. He started crying bitterly.
Spain’s National Team, Lionel Messi and Argentina’s National Team started their campaign. pic.twitter.com/c73Dr8w6lT
— Messi Anıları (@messianilari) July 19, 2026
These tears of the 39 year old veteran player were not only because of the defeat but also because of the painful end of his international career. However, when Messi was crying, Spain’s player Yamal came to him and started consoling him by hugging him. This 19 year old player was once fed by Messi in his lap and today he was supporting his idol.
Lamine Yamal comforting Lionel Messi after the final is easily the most wholesome moment you’ll see today. 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/efGNbaWc4A
— MC (@CrewsMat10) July 19, 2026
Messi’s performance in the FIFA World Cup
Despite the defeat in the FIFA World Cup, Messi performed well in this tournament. Messi scored 8 goals in 8 matches and also had 4 assists to his name. Meaning he contributed to 12 goals. Messi took Argentina from group stage to knockout. His hat-trick against Algeria, his goals and assists in Austria and other matches proved that age is just a number. Messi has scored a total of 21 goals in World Cup history, which is a world record.
