Why Argentina Lost the FIFA World Cup Final Against Spain: 5 Key Reasons Behind the Defeat

Argentina's bid to retain the FIFA World Cup came to a heartbreaking end after a 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute to hand Spain their second World Cup title, while Lionel Messi 's quest for another World Cup trophy ended in disappointment.