Some Argentina fans continue to raise questions about the circumstances surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain, claiming there were signs that the team was not in its usual state even before kickoff.
Among the claims circulating on social media is that head coach Lionel Scaloni arrived at the stadium in tears. Fans have also alleged that Lionel Messi missed several chances during the team's warm-up, something they considered unusual. They have further questioned the absence of Messi's family from the stadium, despite reports that they were in the United States.
Some supporters also claim that several players appeared visibly emotional as they left the dressing room, alleging that Enzo Fernández and Lisandro Martínez were seen crying. In addition, they point to an alleged comment by Messi urging his teammates, saying, "Let's forget everything and just go play," which they believe raises further questions about the team's state of mind before the match.
On the tactical side, some fans have criticized Scaloni's decisions, arguing that he abandoned the system that had helped Argentina reach the final. They also questioned the decision not to use Lautaro Martínez, despite Argentina failing to register a single shot on target during the 90 minutes of regular time.
Other claims include that Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martínez asked to be substituted because of injuries, as well as complaints about certain refereeing decisions in Spain's favor. Some supporters have also interpreted the body language of several Argentine players during the post-match ceremony as a sign that something was psychologically affecting the team.
However, there is no evidence to substantiate these claims, and no official statement from FIFA, the Argentine Football Association (AFA), the coaching staff, or the players has indicated that any secret incident or external pressure affected the team's preparations before the final.
For now, these allegations remain speculation and opinions shared by some fans on social media. The final result continues to stand officially as a victory for Spain, and no football authority has suggested that any unusual circumstances influenced the outcome of the match.
