New York: (RightNow) Spain clinched the FIFA World Cup 2026 title by defeating Argentina in the final. During the medal ceremony, Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion and broke into tears.

Cameras captured Argentina’s captain Messi weeping as he received the silver medal. This moment was one of the most poignant scenes of the tournament’s final night.

Messi’s emotional state was attributed to his age and the circumstances of participating in this World Cup. By the next World Cup, Messi will be 43, marking this as his last major opportunity.

Argentinian fans gave Messi an emotional farewell after his final World Cup match. Messi left an indelible mark on the tournament’s history.

It is noteworthy that Messi scored 8 goals in this World Cup, nearly winning the Golden Boot, but France’s Kylian Mbappe surpassed him with 10 goals.