Amitabh Bachchan shared his reaction after Argentina lost the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain, with the actor focusing on Lionel Messi’s emotions after the defeat.
Following Spain’s 1-0 win, Bachchan posted a message on his blog where he expressed sadness over Messi missing out on another World Cup triumph.
“The game… over… Spain the Champions and Messi lost… tears of emotion… sad… but the day comes for every champion.”
The actor wrote about how every great sportsperson eventually faces a moment when a new generation takes over. He also highlighted the respect and affection Messi has received from football supporters around the world.
The final was decided in extra time after both teams failed to score during regular play. Ferran Torres scored Spain’s winning goal in the 116th minute, helping the team secure its second World Cup title.
Argentina entered the tournament as defending champions but had to settle for second place after the defeat. For Messi, the result was a disappointing end to the campaign, but Bachchan’s message focused on the player’s long career and the impact he has had on football.