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Lionel Messi walks off pitch, possibly for last time, after Spain beats Argentina

Tributes poured in on social media for the Argentina star after Spain's win.

Published Jul 19, 2026, 6:31 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Lionel Messi was denied a second straight title on Sunday when Spain’s Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the soccer world.