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While thousands of fans were still processing the outcome of Argentina’s final match against Spain, one of the most talked-about moments happened as they left the stadium. After the Albiceleste’s 1-0 defeat, cameras captured Lionel Messi’s wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, exiting MetLife Stadium. And it didn’t take long for photos of teary-eyed Roccuzzo to go viral.
Cameras captured Messi’s family leaving the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in tears after suffering their second, and most likely last, heartbreak on the world’s grandest stage. Argentina was beaten by a 1-0 scoreline during the July 19, 2026 World Cup final. They only had two shots, none on target, in the entire 120-minute game. The defeat caused anguish for Messi, who was captured in tears on the field as he faced his compatriots in the stands. It was reminiscent of the 2016 Copa América Centenario final, which was hosted in the same stadium where his international career ended for the first time.
Messi and his teammates left the stadium without addressing the media, while Roccuzzo and the rest of the family of the Argentine captain were escorted out. Streamer and soccer influencer Iman Ali Dib captured the scene outside MetLife Stadium as security led Messi’s wife and their sons past the throng following the tragic defeat. Along with her three boys, as well as the rest of her family and close friends, Roccuzzo attended all of the Albiceleste’s World Cup games with Messi.
After Sunday’s defeat, Roccuzzo strode through the crowd, swatting away Argentine journalists who sought to ask her questions. She walked hand in hand with her second-born, Mateo, who was spotted wiping away tears with his father’s kit. The Messi family’s exit after Spain sealed their victory became one of the most talked-about moments of the World Cup’s final phases, putting Roccuzzo back in the limelight.
Lionel Messi Breaks Silence After Argentina’s World Cup Final Loss To Spain
Messi was left in tears and his international future unknown after failing to conjure up one more piece of magic to prevent Argentina from losing to Spain in Sunday’s World Cup final. He broke down on the field in East Rutherford, New Jersey, after missing out on Argentina’s second consecutive World Cup triumph.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni revealed that he had not yet spoken with Messi about whether the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner would stay on the team. As they left MetLife Stadium, Messi and the other Argentina players didn’t stop to talk to the media.
In an Instagram post shared on July 20, 2026, the 39-year-old congratulated Spain on their win against Argentina in the World Cup final. Without hinting whether this was his last World Cup appearance, Messi said that the memories would last forever.
Messi shared a photo of himself holding a silver medal. In the caption, he wrote in his native Spanish, “The pain is immense, and this wound will take time to heal. But I also hold onto all the good things… The matches we turned around by giving it our all – moments that will remain in our memories forever – and the support of an entire country which, combined with this group’s hard work and effort, brought us back among the world’s elite once again. It is hard to fully appreciate our achievement right now, but this group reached two consecutive World Cup finals.”
Rubbing salt into the wound, Messi left the tournament without any awards. While Spain captain Rodri won the Golden Ball, Kylian Mbappé earned the Golden Boot for his performance in the third-place game.
It’s believed that this will be Messi’s last World Cup, even though he hasn’t formally announced his retirement. It’s unclear if he will continue to represent Argentina in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying, friendlies, or the 2028 Copa América.
