Javier Milei, Argentina and Lionel Scaloni’s squad
After Sunday’s World Cup final defeat
Argentina president Javier Milei announced a national holiday to celebrate the team’s World Cup runner-up finish despite their 1-0 final loss to Spain. The exact celebration date will be chosen by players and staff.
Milei skipped the final because of personal superstitions, but praised the team’s achievement after they reached back-to-back World Cup finals. The decision shows how deeply Argentina’s national team remains tied to public identity and politics.