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. Sports Illustrated · Jul 19
Spain silences Argentina to win World Cup crown EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ: Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to lift Spain to their second World Cup title with a 1-0 win in extra time over gutsy, 10-man Argentina in Sunday's final. Bangkok Post · Jul 19
Leandro Paredes sparks brawl at final whistle as Argentina’s World Cup ends with punches and in disgrace Paredes was involved in an ugly clash with Spain’s Eric Garcia and Gavi following the full-time whistle The Independent UK · Jul 19
Spain win World Cup after Ferran Torres breaks 10-man Argentina’s resistance Spain have won their second men’s World Cup after Ferran Torres’s extra-time strike beat a battling Argentina side who had Enzo Fernández sent off The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
Spain Silences Lionel Messi, Argentina to Win 2026 World Cup A performance of remarkable control—if not clinical edge—saw Spain win its second men’s World Cup title. Sports Illustrated · Jul 19
Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time Ferran Torres scored a late goal, securing Spain's World Cup victory over Argentina. Spain's dominant performance denied Lionel Messi a second consecutive title in his final tournament. This triumph marks Spain's second World Cup title and a historic simultaneous hold on men's and women's trophies. The team extended its unbeaten… The Economic Times · Jul 19
Five reasons why the World Cup final was so dull Spain dominated the final but required extra time to find a winner, while Argentina waited until the 121st minute to create a big chance The Independent UK · Jul 19
Spain prepares to welcome World Cup heroes with 1 million expected on streets of Madrid A tense final in New Jersey was finally settled after extra time as Spain ended Argentina's reign as world champions and lifted the trophy for the second time. Euronews · Jul 19
Why was Enzo Fernandez sent off in World Cup final? Fernandez’s second yellow card offence was criticised by Alan Shearer and called ‘stupid’ after Argentina were left down to 10 men The Independent UK · Jul 19
Enzo Fernandez sent off in ridiculous fashion as Argentina vs Spain enters extra-time Enzo Fernandez has been sent off after committing one of the World Cup's all-time horror tackles vs Spain FourFourTwo · Jul 19
Lionel Messi called ‘a baby’ after attempting to get Marc Cucurella sent off in World Cup final The Argentina captain appeared to protest to referee Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic after an interaction with the Spain defender in the final The Independent UK · Jul 19
Trump Says It's 'Hard to Bet Against Messi' Ahead of Argentina vs Spain World Cup Final Ahead of the World Cup final, Trump avoided choosing between Argentina and Spain, instead praising Lionel Messi's exceptional skills, sparking varied reactions on social media. International Business Times UK · Jul 19
Morning Mail: All eyes on World Cup final; how police use facial recognition tech; ‘wellbeing poverty’ on the rise Argentina face Spain in World Cup final; WA police trial new facial recognition technology; more Australians dissatisfied with life The Guardian - AU · Jul 19
'It's always Argentina' - Ian Wright slams referee calls in favour of Lionel Messi's men vs Spain Argentina are always the beneficiaries of lenient refereeing, according to Ian Wright, speaking during the World Cup Final FourFourTwo · Jul 19
The Economic Times · Jul 19 Lionel Messi: The empire strikes goal Some circles view Argentina's World Cup journey as a manufactured narrative for commercial success. Lionel Messi is portrayed as a central figure in this alleged grand design. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is seen as orchestrating events for increased television ratings. This perspective suggests the tournament's outcome was influenced by financial…
The Independent UK · Jul 19 Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he prepares to present trophy to the winning team President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winner of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain
International Business Times UK · Jul 19 Argentina vs Spain: Inside the Emotional Times Square Takeover as Messi Reportedly Faces His 'Last World Cup' Thousands of Argentina fans filled Times Square, creating a sea of blue and white, in an emotional farewell to Lionel Messi ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain.
The Independent UK · Jul 19 Trump picks a side for Spain v Argentina as he attends World Cup final IN FULL
Sports Illustrated · Jul 19 President Donald Trump Predicts 2026 World Cup Final Winner Spain takes on Argentina in Sunday’s showpiece fixture and Trump has gone against the bookies.
TechRadar · Jul 19 How to watch World Cup Final 2026: Free Streams, Team News, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for Spain vs Argentina Here's how to watch World Cup final 2026 for free from anywhere, including the Spain vs Argentina broadcast details, team news, TV channels and kick-off time.
The Independent UK · Jul 19 Spain v Argentina lineups confirmed for World Cup final as Messi and Yamal go head to head Lionel Scaloni has made three changes for Argentina, while Spain are unchanged from their semi-final
Sports Illustrated · Jul 19 Spain 1–0 Argentina—World Cup: Match Stats, As It Happened The 104th and final match of the 2026 World Cup was what the last five and a half weeks have been about.
WhatToWatch · Jul 19 Count Binface hails Lionel Messi ahead of Spain vs Argentina in 2026 World Cup final Count Binface says Lionel Messi is "more powerful than you could possibly imagine" as he previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 19 Spain vs. Argentina: Confirmed Lineups for 2026 World Cup Final Lionel Messi equaled another astounding World Cup landmark with his presence on Sunday.
Euronews · Jul 19 Rodri reveals the secret behind Spain's run to the World Cup final Spain's captain says La Roja owe their success to the bond between coach De la Fuente and the squad, and warns Argentina are 'the team to beat', 'much more than Messi'.