Argentina goalkeeper Martinez says he will consider his international future after 2026 World Cup final loss

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said he will weigh whether to step away from the national team after his side lost to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The Aston Villa goalkeeper wrote on a personal social media account that losing the trophy was a great pain and that he needed to think about whether the time had come to withdraw from the squad. Martinez had drawn attention for several critical saves during the final but was unable to stop the goal that decided the match. Argentina, the defending champion after winning the title in Qatar in 2022, failed to retain the trophy following the defeat to Spain. The 32-year-old goalkeeper is expected to clarify his decision on his international career in the coming period. No further details on his plans were immediately available.