Argentina's Disappointing World Cup Final Sparks Regret in England

WHO:

beIN SPORTS - Lisandro Martínez responded to criticism after Argentina’s World Cup 2026 defeat.

Sportskeeda - Steve Nicol, Liverpool legend, criticized Rodrigo De Paul for his comments after the FIFA World Cup final, calling them "completely delusional about what happened."

beIN SPORTS - Rodrigo De Paul, Argentina midfielder

Sportskeeda - Gary Neville, former Manchester United defender

Daily Mail Sports - Michael Owen, former England footballer

WHAT:

Reddit Conspiracy - Messi mentioned "2 injuries" to defenders Romero and Lisandro in the tunnel before kickoff, and both players ended up getting injured during the game.

beIN SPORTS - Lisandro Martínez addressed the criticism directed at him following Argentina's loss in the World Cup 2026.

NO_NEW_FACTS

Daily Mail Sports - Michael Owen stated that Argentina's performance in the final was a "frustrating reminder that it should have been England," emphasizing that "they did not beat us in the semi-final, we beat ourselves."

beIN SPORTS - Rodrigo De Paul responded to critics after Argentina's World Cup defeat, stating, "Today I see how many people were waiting for this fall, spreading baseless conspiracy theories throughout the World Cup just to soothe their own pain at not being able to experience what we Argentines were living through, because our smiles bother them, because our ways get under their skin."

Sportskeeda - Argentina lost to Spain in the FIFA World Cup final.

Daily Mail Sports - Michael Owen expressed frustration over Argentina's performance, stating it was a reminder that England could have been in the final.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - Michael Owen believes that England had the players capable of winning a major tournament, implying that Argentina's loss was a missed opportunity for England.

HOW:

Sportskeeda - Gary Neville criticized Argentina's performance, using strong language to describe their play.

In a surprising turn of events, Messi reportedly mentioned "2 injuries" to defenders Romero and Lisandro in the tunnel before kickoff, according to a Reddit conspiracy. Both players ended up suffering injuries during the game, raising eyebrows among fans and analysts alike. This incident has sparked discussions about the potential implications for the team's performance moving forward.