The Argentina national team suffered a tough defeat in the 2026 World Cup final. Lionel Messi chose to take refuge in Rosario after the defeat.
What happened after the defeat?
The Argentina national team lost the 2026 World Cup final with a score of Spain 1-0 Argentina (2026-07-19).
Messi's appearance in Rosario
Messi attended a Leones match, the club founded by his family, and was cheered by the fans.
Messi's presence did not change Leones' sporting luck, as they lost 2-0 to Central Córdoba.
Messi's connection to Leones
Messi's visit had a strong emotional component, as Leones is the club created by his family and is currently run by his brother Matías Messi.
The Argentina national team has a recent record of 4W-0D-1L, with their last result being a defeat against Spain.
