Brawl on the pitch and tearful Messi after Argentina loses World Cup final

Immediately after referee Slavko Vincic blew the final whistle at MetLife Stadium, players from Spain and Argentina came to blows on the pitch following Spain's 1-0 victory in the 2026 World Cup final. Cameras then captured a tearful Lionel Messi struggling to hide his devastation as Argentina surrendered the world title.