The Argentina national team suffered a harsh blow after losing 0-1 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, but Rodrigo De Paul did not remain silent. The Inter Miami midfielder broke his silence with a strong message on social media, thanking the fans and criticizing those who celebrated Argentina's defeat.

What did De Paul say about the loss?

De Paul shared a photo of the final on Instagram along with an emotional message. "The greatest pain is that we couldn't bring the World Cup back to our country again," he wrote. He added that "many installed conspiracies and were waiting for this fall," referring to those who questioned Argentina's style of play and the alleged favoritism of FIFA.

The player, who played 70 minutes in the final, highlighted that the connection between the team and the fans goes beyond the trophy. "Our smiles annoy them, because our ways bother them. But that only reaffirmed that the passion and love for our shirt can overcome everything," he concluded.

Why did his message resonate?

De Paul's message resonated because it captured the frustration of the defeat, but also the pride of representing Argentina. His father, Roberto, revealed that he saw his son apologize to the fans after the match, something he did not understand. "They feel that way. They wanted to win and felt a little guilty," he said.

His father also pointed out that the team had a great World Cup, despite the result. "These guys want to win everything and sometimes they can't," he added.

What's next for Argentina?

Argentina arrives at this moment after an unbeaten streak of five consecutive victories, including their last win 2-1 over England on July 15, 2026. Although the final defeat hurts, the team showed its strength and determination throughout the tournament.

De Paul, for his part, will take a few days off after a demanding year. "It will hurt me for a long time, but today more than ever I am proud to be Argentine," he concluded in his message.