- Argentina suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal after Enzo Fernandez received a red card just before extra time, leaving Argentina unable to register a single shot on target.
- Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, expressed deep sadness and tearfully cast doubt over his future, stating he needed time to consider if he could achieve such success again after leading his team to the final.
- Captain Lionel Messi, aged 39, was visibly emotional after the match, with Scaloni hailing him as the greatest footballer ever and implying this was likely his final appearance on the global stage.
- Scaloni praised his team for their effort and for reaching another World Cup final, acknowledging Spain were the better side on the day despite his team's resilience throughout the tournament.
- Spain celebrated becoming the first nation to simultaneously hold both the men's and women's World Cup titles, with coach Luis de la Fuente commending his team's exceptional talent and unity.
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