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Spain defeats Argentina 1‑0 to win second FIFA World Cup title

Spain claimed its second FIFA World Cup championship, beating Argentina 1‑0 after extra‑time in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on 19 July 2026. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, securing the trophy for the Iberians for the first time since 2010.

The victory was accompanied by a host of individual awards: midfielder Rodri collected the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player, while France’s Kylian Mbappé earned a second Golden Boot with ten goals, becoming the first player to win the accolade twice. Messi, who added eight goals and four assists for Argentina, described the loss as “immense pain” and praised his teammates.

Celebrations spanned the globe – from a royal Spanish family cheering in the stadium, to a halftime show featuring Robbie Williams and Laura Pausini, to massive street parties across Spain that unfortunately led to two fatalities and dozens of injuries. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni appeared emotional in the post‑match press conference, hinting at a possible break after his contract ends in December.

Overall, the match highlighted Spain’s collective style of play, the defensive solidity that limited Argentina to a single save‑rich performance by goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, and the cultural impact of a World Cup final that united and divided fans worldwide.

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