Lewandowski's controversial celebration upsets Argentina fans

Argentina's national team is reflecting on their 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. But an off-field incident has further angered fans: Robert Lewandowski's jubilant celebration of Ferran Torres' winning goal.

What happened with Lewandowski?

The former Barcelona striker, whose Poland failed to qualify for the knockout stage, was seen on camera celebrating with Spain's 2010 World Cup winners like Xavi Hernández, Andrés Iniesta and Sergio Ramos. Lewandowski, who played under Xavi at Barcelona, showed as much emotion as the Spanish players when Torres scored in the 106th minute of extra time.

Why does it upset Argentina?

Images of Lewandowski celebrating with the Spanish didn't go unnoticed. Argentine fans, still hurting from Saturday's defeat, expressed their discontent on social media. "How can a player who knows what Messi means to football celebrate like that?" questioned one user. Others pointed out that Lewandowski had praised Messi and his World Cup, making his behavior even more puzzling.

What did Lewandowski say?

Before the final, the Pole had stated: "I have more teammates in Spain, so I hope they win." However, he also acknowledged Messi's great tournament: "Messi's World Cup is spectacular." Argentina, who entered the final with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last 5 matches, saw their dream end in the last minute.

What's next for Argentina?

After the setback, Lionel Scaloni's team must look to the future. With a young and talented squad, the Albiceleste will seek to recover from this painful defeat. Meanwhile, fans will continue debating Lewandowski's attitude and his apparent disrespect for Argentine football.