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Suerte, Argentina. From here is without Messi
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 07/10/2026, 01:40:53 UTC
Briefing created: 24/10/2026, 21:53:31 UTC
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Briefings
A final match of the 2026 Copa America saw Argentina defeat Uruguay 2-0, ending Lionel Messi's 2026 campaign. The decisive goal came from a penalty kick by Argentina's captain, who scored after Uruguay failed to score in the final 15 minutes. This victory marked the first time since 2021 that Argentina has won the tournament without Messi, as he retired from the national team after the 2026 final.
Key points
- Argentina defeated Uruguay 2-0 in the final of the 2026 Copa America, ending Lionel Messi's 2026 campaign.
- The decisive goal was a penalty kick scored by Argentina's captain, who scored after Uruguay failed to score in the final 15 minutes.
Context
This match concluded Argentina's 2026 Copa America campaign, marking the first time since 2021 that the national team has won the tournament without Lionel Messi. The final was played in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 7, 2026, at the Estadio Monumental.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single match report from October 2026. It does not include pre-match statistics, player performance data, or historical context for the tournament. The specific penalty details and the exact moment of the goal are inferred from the narrative description rather than explicit numerical records.
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