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Spain wins the 2026 World Cup after defeating Argentina in the final

Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, defeating Argentina 1-0. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time. Argentina's Enzo Fernandez was sent off in the final minutes of the game. Following the match, violent clashes between players from both teams occurred on the pitch, reportedly sparked by an altercation between Molina and Rodri. Outside the stadium, specifically near the Obelisco in Buenos Aires, civil unrest led to 12 arrests as protesters clashed with police forces. Despite the loss, Argentine President Javier Milei announced a future national holiday to honor the team's performance. Individual awards included the Golden Glove for Spain's Unai Simon and the Best Young Player award for Pau Cubarsi, while Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading World Cup scorer with 22 goals.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals – England vs Argentina
en.philenews.com · 16 July 2026, 14:22