Spain reclaimed soccer’s largest prize on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0 after additional time in a tense World Cup closing that delivered excessive drama each on and off the pitch.
Ferran Torres’ decisive strike settled the competition, ending Argentina’s title protection and handing Spain its second World Cup crown.
The defeat was particularly poignant for Lionel Messi, who left the sector in tears after gathering his runners-up medal in what is anticipated to be his closing World Cup look.
U.S. President Donald Trump joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the medal and trophy presentation, whereas the leaders of fellow co-hosts Canada and Mexico attended the ultimate. Trump and Infantino had been booed in the course of the ceremony.
Past the sport, one of many night’s largest speaking factors was a Tremendous Bowl-inspired halftime present. Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy took the stage throughout an prolonged break curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
Spain topples Argentina
Rodri of Spain celebrates by lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy with teammates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Last match between Spain and Argentina.
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Ferran Torres of Spain celebrates scoring his group’s first purpose throughout.
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Lionel Messi of Argentina after the primary half in the course of the Last match.
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Messi on the bottom in the course of the Last match between Spain and Argentina.
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Trump and Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino with President of the USA Donald J. Trump with the FIFA World Cup trophy in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Last match.
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Infantino with Trump presenting the FIFA World Cup trophy to Rodri.
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Pleasure and heartbreak within the stands and past
Followers in India react as Argentina loses to Spain.
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Halftime present
Shakira performs in the course of the Topps Last Halftime Present the Last match.
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Jimin, V, J-Hope and Jung Kook of BTS performing in the course of the FIFA World Cup Last match.
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