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Six Takeaways From Spain’s Deserved, History-Shaking World Cup Title Win

La Roja dethroned La Albiceleste to win its second-ever World Cup title.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

Lamine Yamal Is Ready to Take Lionel Messi’s Throne After 2026 World Cup Triumph

The teenage sensation helped Spain deny Lionel Messi his second World Cup title—and kicked off a new era in the process.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

Trump show offers fitting fever-dream end to a World Cup of excess and damage

Football appeared a sideshow for much of the last afternoon of a tournament nurtured to indulge the cult of the individual

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

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 · Jul 19

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 · Jul 19

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.

International Business Times UK · Jul 19

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 · Jul 19

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 · Jul 19

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

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

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19

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.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 19