Lionel Messi has sent out a message of support to the Argentina under-20 team after losing the World Cup final.

The Argentines were dominated by Morocco in the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup final at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Chile on Sunday night.

A 2-0 defeat to Morocco makes them the second South American country to lose to an African country in the history of the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

At the end of the game the record Ballon d’Or winner, Messi, posted on Instagram, saying:

“Heads up, guys, you had an incredible tournament, and even though we all wanted to see you lift the trophy, we’re left with the joy of everything you gave us and the pride of watching you defend the sky blue and white with all your heart.“

Yassir Zabiri bagged a brace in Morocco’s second biggest football triumph after the senior side became the first-ever African nation to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-final.