Spain's newly crowned World Cup champions arrived back in Madrid on Monday, where a million fans are expected to greet them. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final on Sunday, with a Ferran Torres goal in extra-time, securing the country's second World Cup title since 2010.
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Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the World Cup final on Sunday, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal. Thousands of Spanish fans celebrated in Madrid, singing and flooding the streets as the city erupted close to midnight.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute. Lionel Messi, 39, had led Argentina to the final with eight goals and two assists, including in a dramatic semi-final comeback against England, but failed to secure another World Cup trophy four years after Argentina's Qatar victory.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and 10-man Argentina went to extra-time after a goalless draw at the MetLife Stadium, with Argentina's Enzo Fernandez sent off for a second yellow card in stoppage time. Spain dominated possession and chances but failed to break through.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain won the 2026 World Cup final, defeating holders Argentina 1-0 with an extra-time goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. The victory ended Lionel Messi's hopes for a second World Cup victory in what was likely his final World Cup appearance.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in a World Cup match widely seen as 39-year-old Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance, with Buenos Aires fans expressing both grief at the loss and the end of an era, though some still celebrated the team's efforts.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →