Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:11am on 20 Jul 2026,Monday Sports
Argentina President Javier Milei triggered social media buzz after an apparent scheduled X post celebrating a FIFA World Cup victory went live despite Argentina's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 final. The post announced a national holiday to celebrate the triumph, with the date to be decided by the players and coaching staff, prompting speculation that it had been scheduled in advance and not deleted. Earlier, Milei had thanked the squad for their fighting spirit following the defeat. Spain secured its second men's World Cup title through Ferran Torres' 106th-minute winner, ending Argentina's title defence and Lionel Messi's final World Cup campaign on a heartbreaking note.
