Argentina’s president Javier Milei announces a bank holiday after the national team loses the World Cup final to Spain. Multiple outlets report that Milei makes the pledge shortly after Spain wins the trophy, even though Argentina is defeated in the match. The reports say Milei frames the bank holiday as depending on when Lionel Messi and the team decide it will occur, rather than giving a fixed date immediately. In describing the aftermath, the articles also reference a tournament marked by debate over match decisions and physical challenges during play. While the sources focus on the president’s announcement, they also situate it in the context of Argentina’s final loss, which comes after a tournament that has drawn attention for contentious moments. Overall, the coverage presents the bank-holiday statement as Milei’s response to the defeat, with the timing linked to decisions by the players.