The 2026 World Cup final closed with a minimal 1-0 victory for Spain against Argentina, thereby helping La Roja step up to the world championship for the second time.
On the stands of MetLife Stadium (New York, USA), more than 80,000 spectators witnessed the top match, including the participation of many artists and celebrities, including rapper HIEUTHUHAI and Vietnamese stars.
Notably, the male rapper also posted a photo of Lionel Messi sitting on the field after Argentina's defeat to Spain to tease his close friend HURRYKNG - who is a die-hard fan of the South American team.
Besides HIEUTHUHAI, singer Ha Phuong and YouTuber Cris Phan were also directly present at MetLife Stadium to watch the final match.
On social networks, after the match ended, many Vietnamese stars said words of encouragement to Messi and his teammates when they could not successfully defend the championship.
Singer My Tam - a passionate fan of Messi said words of sympathy after the match. She wrote: "Forever great. Thank you Leo Messi".
People's Artist Trung Anh shared: "Resuming a chapter of football. Spain deserves to be champion, Rodri deserves the Golden Ball without goals, without assists.
Messi is still great. Many years later people still talk about him. A small person who has made miracles.
It's just a pity that we will no longer witness the miracles he brings to fans.
When will there be a person walking leisurely on the field that drives the whole world crazy? It's a long time, or never again. Wish you all the best. A fan of yours".
Actor Tien Luat praised the Spanish team and shared condolences with Messi and the Argentine team: "Condolences to those who love Messi. Witnessing his tears, I understand, no matter which match you play in, when you lose, the pain will be very great".
Although unable to successfully defend the World Cup title, Lionel Messi and his teammates still received encouragement from a large number of fans.
The words of encouragement shared on social networks are not only for the defeat in the final, but also a recognition of Messi's journey of dedication and the generation of Argentine players.
For many people, the title may be missed, but what Messi has done for world football will always be a hard-to-remplace legacy.
