Milei praises Argentina's fight in World Cup final: 'Boots on until the end'

Argentine President Javier Milei lauded the national football team following their 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, stating they fought "until the end with their boots on."

"Thank you, players! Until the end with your boots on. Argentina always at the top," Milei posted on his social media account X. Vice President Victoria Villarruel echoed his sentiments, expressing gratitude to the team for "giving their all for Argentina." She added, "We love and admire you, because you represent the best of our people: courage, effort, skill, and talent. Thank you, because today 50 million Argentines are embracing each other under the light blue and white."

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Thank you, players! Until the end with your boots on. Argentina always at the top.

The final, held at MetLife Stadium, saw Spain clinch their second World Cup title. A goal from Ferran Torres early in the second half of extra time broke the deadlock. Despite a strong performance from goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who made crucial saves, Argentina was unable to score. Lionel Messi, potentially in his last World Cup appearance, and the Albiceleste failed to register a single shot on target throughout the more than 120 minutes of play, even after Enzo Fernández's expulsion in the 106th minute.

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We love and admire you, because you represent the best of our people: courage, effort, skill, and talent. Thank you, because today 50 million Argentines are embracing each other under the light blue and white.