Argentina's national media defended their team despite a defensive, ill-disciplined display in the World Cup final loss to Spain. Lionel Messi's side failed to register a shot in normal time or an effort on target across 120 minutes.

Ill-discipline marred Argentina's night as Enzo Fernandez received two yellow cards for dissent and a clumsy challenge on Pau Cubarsi. Leandro Paredes was also sent off after the final whistle for his angry reaction, while Nahuel Molina confronted Spain players in disgraceful scenes.

Yet Argentina's Monday front pages called for national pride. *Clarin* featured a tearful Messi with "They gave it their all, nothing to blame them for." *La Nacion* echoed "Argentina gave it their all - and they're a source of national pride," while *Ole* ran "May they be eternal."

Spain's press celebrated their second World Cup triumph. *AS* declared "The world is ours" through "absolute justice." *El Periodico* proclaimed "The world surrenders to Spain," *ABC* called them "invincible" noting a 38-game unbeaten run, and *El Mundo* said Spain are "on top of the world."