FULL LIST: Messi’s major final defeats rise to 13 after World Cup loss to Spain
Spain’s extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final added another painful chapter to Lionel Messi’s extraordinary career, taking his tally of major final defeats to 13—a statistic that underscores both his longevity and his unprecedented ability to keep reaching football’s biggest stages. Lionel Messi’s glittering career has been defined by trophies,…