2026 World Cup: Without Messi, Argentine Team Parades in Buenos Aires After Final Defeat
The Argentine national team paraded through Buenos Aires on a double-decker bus on Monday, July 21, 2026, the day after their 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Only 16 of the 26 selected players participated, with Lionel Messi notably absent as he remained in the United States where he plays for Inter Miami. Other absentees included Rodrigo De Paul, several goalkeepers, and key players like Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez, who had to rejoin their clubs. Despite the defeat, rain, and cold temperatures (around 7°C), thousands of supporters lined the route from the airport to the team's training center. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was present with his children, wearing a subdued outfit unlike his controversial celebrations in 2022. The parade was a more muted affair compared to the celebrations after Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory.
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