BUENOS AIRES — Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain 1-0 in extra time, but the nation will celebrate regardless. President Javier Milei declared a national holiday to honour the squad's tournament run, with the date to be set by players and coaching staff once the team returns home.
Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time on Sunday at a host venue across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Tens of thousands of Argentines nonetheless took to the streets in cities across the country following the final whistle.
The Argentine Football Association suspended all domestic matches scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. The squad, managed by Lionel Scaloni, departed New York early Monday with arrival expected in Buenos Aires by late afternoon.