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10 Photos of Lionel Messi: Argentina's La Pulga's Efforts Fall Short, Spain Wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. The victory marked Spain's second title and ended Lionel Messi's hopes of a farewell triumph.

International Business Times UK

Spain sweep World Cup 2026 awards with Rodri, Unai Simon and Pau Cubarsi

Rodri won the Golden Ball and Pau Cubarsi was crowned young player of the tournament after La Roja beat Argentina 1-0 in a tense final

The Independent UK

World Cup Final Highlights: Missed Yellow Card Fuels Stadium Outrage As Spain Beat Argentina In Extra-Time Thriller

Spain secured their second men's World Cup title with a dramatic extra-time win over Argentina, completing a historic double for the Spanish federation after their women's team triumphed earlier.

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Cristian Romero snubs Trump handshake in World Cup final medal presentation

Argentina centre-back Romero was being presented with his runners-up medal after defeat to Spain but did not shake hands with President Trump

The Independent UK

Who Is Ferran Torres? The Spanish Star Who Scored the Only Goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time, securing Spain's World Cup victory over Argentina. The Barcelona forward's first tournament goal ended Spain's 16-year wait for the title.

International Business Times UK

Three Takeaways From Argentina’s World Cup Whimper Against Spanish Giants

Argentina missed out on a second-consecutive World Cup victory.

Sports Illustrated

Torres' extra-time strike seals Spain's second World Cup as Argentina finish with 10 men

Substitute Ferran Torres struck 37 seconds into the second period of extra-time to edge Spain past a 10-man Argentina and give his side a second World Cup trophy.

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Spain Win Their Second World Cup After Beating Argentina as New Generation Ends Messi's Dream

Spain claimed their second World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina, as Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal. Lionel Messi's pursuit of a second title ended in New Jersey.

International Business Times UK

Argentina’s World Cup final performance was a disgrace to Lionel Messi’s legacy

WORLD CUP FINAL : Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): A team with the greatest footballer ever should not be this dull, this focused on delaying and disrupting, writes Richard Jolly from the New York Stadium

The Independent UK

World Cup Final RECAP - Spain vs Argentina free streams, build-up

All the ways for you to stream the World Cup final from anywhere in the world as Spain take on Argentina in New York.

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Spain secure World Cup glory to banish miserable Argentina and their anti-football

Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): Ferran Torres finally buried the 10 men of Argentina in extra-time after a turgid display from Lionel Messi and his teammates in New York

The Independent UK

Watch: Spain fans erupt in celebration after World Cup final victory

Fans in Madrid and Barcelona celebrated long into the night after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win their second FIFA World Cup title.

Euronews

Lionel Messi’s World Cup fairytale ends with pitiful Argentina as final villains

Game’s greatest player will not see his legacy sullied by defeat to Spain but his team’s display destroyed the game

The Guardian - US

Spain vs Argentina LIVE: Spain celebrate World Cup final triumph after Ferran Torres hits winner against ten-man Argentina

The champions of Europe meet the champions of South America in New York/New Jersey

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The Independent UK

Photos of Lionel Messi at 6 World Cups from 2006 to today

Lionel Messi’s World Cup career has spanned six tournaments, from his debut as an 18-year-old in Germany in 2006 to his latest appearance in 2026. The Argentina captain scored his first World Cup goal in 2006, led his country to the final in 2014, and completed his quest for soccer’s…

Evening Standard

How Lamine Yamal outshone Lionel Messi in World Cup final

The World Cup 2026 final was billed as Messi vs Yamal thanks to an extraordinary narrative

Evening Standard

In pictures: Lionel Messi in tears after Argentina beaten by Spain in World Cup final

Greatest of all time could not hide his emotions in defeat

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi brought to tears as final World Cup ends in bitter defeat

Messi is yet to confirm his future plans but will be 43 at the next World Cup in 2030

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The Independent UK

Trump booed after presenting Spain with World Cup and joining trophy lift

The US President was greeted with whistles and jeers in New York after walking out to present Spain and Argentina with medals

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HENRY WINTER: Spain's World Cup triumph is a victory for football. Argentina came to fight but were slain by Luis de la Fuente's matadors

NEW JERSEY: In Frank Sinatra’s back-yard, Spain did it their way and the world rejoiced

The Guardian - UK

Patience beats overreliance on Messi: how the final was won and lost

Argentina tried to kill the spectacle and make it a physical battle but Spain refused to take the bait

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Rodri denies Lionel Messi and claims World Cup Golden Ball as only Kylian Mbappe denies Spain clean sweep

Rodri has denied Lionel Messi a second successive Golden Ball after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup Final

The Guardian - UK

Spain 1-0 Argentina (aet): 2026 World Cup final player ratings

Rodri looks back to his imperious best in Spain’s midfield while Enzo Fernández has a day to forget for Argentina

Sports Illustrated

Spain vs. Argentina Player Ratings: La Roja Claim World Cup Glory

Ferran Torres’s strike in extra time crowned Spain as the world champion for a second time.

TechRadar

How to watch World Cup final replay – it's spoiler-free

Here's how to watch World Cup final replays and highlights for free online – without any spoilers as Spain took on Argentina in New York.

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