Messi age: 39
Lionel Messi, 39 years old at the time of the World Cup final, was visibly emotional during the awards ceremony after Argentina's loss.
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Spain Wins the FIFA World Cup, Shutting Out Argentina
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From the hard news of war and disaster, the bulletin pivots to sport — and a World Cup final that delivered its own dramatic tension. Spain, winners of the 2024 European Championship and the defensive powerhouse of the tournament, faced Argentina's Lionel Messi in the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Becky Sullivan captures the tactical reality: Spain didn't just win, they smothered. The 1-0 scoreline required extra time, but Argentina barely threatened — the Albiceleste, renowned for late-game resilience and Messi magic, couldn't muster a single shot on goal until the 115th minute, deep in the second half of extra time. The winning goal, from forward Ferran Torres in the 106th minute, was both clinical and decisive. Meanwhile, a 39-year-old Messi — the heart of Argentine football for two decades — was visibly emotional during the awards ceremony, in what may prove to be his final World Cup appearance. Madrid's fans erupted in jubilation at home. [1] — Becky Sullivan "Spain won the FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 defeat of Argentina — but the scoreline barely hints at the dominance. Argentina didn't register a …" 03:01
Spain 1-0 World Cup win over Argentina
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with the winning goal coming from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute.
Spain Wins the World Cup: Argentina Shut Out Until the 115th Minute
Spain won the FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 defeat of Argentina — but the scoreline barely hints at the dominance. Argentina didn't register a single shot on goal until the 115th minute of a match decided by Ferran Torres' strike in the 106th. A 39-year-old Messi watched the ceremony in visible emotion.
Argentina's first shot on goal: 115th minute
Spain's defense was so dominant that Argentina did not manage a shot on goal until the 115th minute of the World Cup final.
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