Emiliano Martínez commented on Argentina’s World Cup final loss and if it is time for him to step aside.

Martínez made a record 11 saves in the World Cup final, the most saves ever in a World Cup final. The Argentine posted on his Instagram about the match. Here is what he had to say:

“I dreamt that we won it back, I dreamt of bringing it to Argentina and making history once again.

“The truth is that the pain is difficult to explain, it remains to reflect on many things and see how it moves forward and if it’s time to take a step aside.

“I’m so sorry, I really tried my best to help my country and my team mates.”

Nicolás Tagliafico commented after Argentina’s 1-0 loss in the World Cup final.

Tagliafico started for the Argentina national team and was not substituted out, despite being injured in the final of the World Cup. The 33 year old posted on Instagram after the match:

“It hurts a lot, I’m not going to deny it. But having reached another final and leaving your life on the pitch cannot be erased. Proud to belong to this group that gave it all.

“Thanks to all Argentinians for accompanying us during every step of this World Cup. They made us feel their support from the first to the last day.

“Go Argentina, always.”

The Argentina national team arrived in Argentina after their World Cup final loss.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni, his coaching staff and players arrived in Argentina and were on a bus surrounded by fans. Fireworks were let off and the public swarmed the bus to celebrate the Argentina national team returning from the World Cup.

The Argentina national team with the fans in Argentina. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/sPOoUeujsG

— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) July 21, 2026

Rodrigo De Paul has spoken about the Argentina national team and how people wanted to see Argentina lose.

De Paul started for the Argentina national team in their 1-0 loss in the World Cup final. The Argentine posted the following on his Instagram:

“The greatest pain comes from not being able to bring the World Cup back home to our country because if anyone deserved to experience that feeling once again, it was you.

“But as the hours go by, we are beginning to realize that the connection you have with this group goes far beyond the trophy and that’s what I want to hold on to as I navigate this moment.

“Today, I look at how many people were waiting for this defeat, spending the entire World Cup spreading unfounded conspiracy theories to ease the pain of not being able to experience what all Argentinians were experiencing. Because our smiles bother them. Because the way we are bothers them. But all that did was reaffirm that the passion and love we have for our jersey can overcome anything.

“It will hurt for a long time but today, more than ever, I am proud to be Argentinian.”