Feeling sad, Messi? Social media erupt over Argentina runners-up

Feeling sad, Messi? Social media erupt over Argentina runners-up Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time this Sunday (19) and were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup . La Furia’s second world title (2010 and 2026) set social media abuzz. Phrases like “good prevailed” were common in the posts. And Messi, of course, the biggest name in world football today, even raising some “doubt” over whether he would surpass King Pelé as the “greatest player of all time,” was heavily mentioned by internet users. + Yellow card for Argentina sends social media into a frenzy 😂 + The final’s controversy: Spain’s disallowed goal OUTRAGES social media 🎥 But the jokes about the 2026 World Cup final only started after 45 minutes of almost sleepy football. The final’s “halftime show,” which lasted 30 minutes, got social media buzzing.  After all, Pelé on the big screen, Ronaldinho Gaúcho and Ronaldo Fenômeno alongside singer Madonna, teen idol Justin Bieber, the “Queen of the World Cups” Shakira, and the acclaimed series Ted Lasso were all part of the event.  This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.