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2026 World Cip
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Spain Vs. Argentina
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Messi after game with Spain 1 - Argentina 0
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The 2026 World Cup "Trophy"
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after 3 extra times (overtime) ends with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the tournament-winning goal in the 106th minute
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Team Spain 2026 World Cup Winners of 48 Teams
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Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 1–0 after extra time. The final was played on July 19, 2026, at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the tournament-winning goal in the 106th minute. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
The tournament was a historic edition, marking the first time the FIFA World Cup featured 48 teams (expanded from 32) and the first time it was co-hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. [1, 2]
Tournament Summary
- Champions: Spain (2nd title)
- Runners-up: Argentina
- Third Place: England (defeated France 6–4 in a high-scoring Bronze Final)
- Fourth Place: France [1, 2, 3, 4]
Major Award Winners
- Golden Boot (Top Scorer): Kylian Mbappé (France) — 10 goals
- Golden Ball (Best Player): Rodri (Spain)
- Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper): Unai Simón (Spain) — conceded only 1 goal all tournament
- Best Young Player: Pau Cubarsí (Spain) [1, 2, 3]
Bracket & Knockout Results
| Round | Matchup & Results |
|---|---|
| Semifinals |  Spain 2–0  France  Argentina 2–1  England |
| Quarterfinals | France 2–0  Morocco Spain 2–1  Belgium England 2–1  Norway Argentina 3–1  Switzerland |
| Round of 16 | Morocco 3–0  Canada France 1–0  Paraguay Norway 2–1 Brazil England 3–2  Mexico Spain 1–0  Portugal Belgium 4–1 United States Argentina 3–2  Egypt Switzerland 0–0 Colombia (SUI won 4–3 on pens) |
Key Highlights & Trivia
- Co-Host Disappointment: All three host nations (USA, Canada, and Mexico) were eliminated in the Round of 16. [1]
- Defensive Record: Spain became the first World Cup champion in history to win the tournament while conceding only a single goal across all matches. [1]
- Entertainment Milestone: FIFA introduced its first-ever extended Super Bowl-style halftime show during the final, stretching the break to over 27 minutes with performances from Madonna, BTS, Shakira, and Justin Bieber. [1]
- Lionel Messi's Farewell: At age 39, Lionel Messi played in his record-breaking third World Cup final, finishing the tournament with 8 goals and 4 assists as Argentina took the silver medal. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
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Watch the final whistle, match highlights, and the emotional trophy presentation celebrating the conclusion of the historic 48-team tournament: [1, 2]
Watch the final whistle, match highlights, and the emotional trophy presentation celebrating the conclusion of the historic 48-team tournament: [1, 2]
If you want to know more about the tournament, let me know if you are interested in:
- The complete group stage standings or specific team paths.
- Individual player statistics and team rosters.
- Details on the stadiums and host cities across North America
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