Messi Dismantles Theories About 2026 Final Against Spain

Lionel Messi addressed 85,000 supporters at the Monumental to clarify speculation surrounding the 2026 final lost to Spain. The striker stated that nothing suspicious had occurred and that the defeat was purely a matter of sporting factors. He attributed the elimination to a lack of freshness following the semifinal against England. 'We arrived just in time, we fought it as always,' said the world champion.