Argentina players lose composure after World Cup final defeat

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Frustration boiled over among Argentina players after Spain defeated them in extra time of the 2026 World Cup final, with some losing their composure at full-time.
Frustration boiled over among some Argentina players at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the defending champions were beaten by Spain in extra time.
Argentina, who won the tournament in 2022, fell to defeat in the final, prompting a heated reaction from several players at full-time.
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