{"id":4981,"date":"2026-07-20T10:39:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T10:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=4981"},"modified":"2026-07-20T10:39:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T10:39:28","slug":"spain-wins-the-world-cup-by-beating-argentina-1-0-on-ferran-torres-goal-in-extra-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=4981","title":{"rendered":"Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres\u2019 goal in extra time"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><div><p><strong>By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Sports Writer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) \u2014 This is how good Spain was at the\u00a0World Cup:\u00a0Not even\u00a0Lionel Messi\u00a0had any answers.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=4949\">Horoscopes July 20, 2026: Julianne Hough, refuse to let outside influencers take precedence<\/a><\/p>\n<p>And when it was over, Spain walked off with the trophy. Messi simply walked off in tears.<\/p>\n<p>Spain is back atop the soccer world for a second time, after Ferran Torres\u2019 first goal of this year\u2019s World Cup \u2014 unquestionably the goal of his life \u2014 gave his country a 1-0 win over now-dethroned champion Argentina in the final on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a goal scored by 47 million people,\u201d Torres said, referring to Spain\u2019s population.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe not by them \u2014 but certainly for them.<\/p>\n<p>It denied Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated was his final World Cup match. Torres, a second-half substitute, pounced on a bouncing ball in the box and used his left foot to bury a shot just under the crossbar in the 106th minute.<\/p>\n<p>From there, the airtight defense that dominated opponents throughout the tournament came through one final time. Spain \u2014 which also won the title in 2010 \u2014 allowed only one goal in eight matches in this World Cup run, setting a record for fewest goals allowed by a champion.<\/p> <div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cI feel pride, to be honest,\u201d said Spain coach Luis de la Fuente, who at 65 is now the oldest man to lead a team to a World Cup title. \u201cAccompanying them on this journey is an honor.\u201d<\/p>\n<div><ul><div><div><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spain celebrate with the trophy after the World Cup final...\" class=\"wp-image-4951\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/627762362bc7b90bacd621eb46e39115-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/627762362bc7b90bacd621eb46e39115-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/627762362bc7b90bacd621eb46e39115-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/627762362bc7b90bacd621eb46e39115-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/627762362bc7b90bacd621eb46e39115-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/627762362bc7b90bacd621eb46e39115.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Spain celebrate with the trophy after the World Cup final soccer match against Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Seth Wenig)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spain\u2019s Ferran Torres (7) celebrates after scoring the opening goal...\" class=\"wp-image-4952\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5ce55768f7057902669c7555bd66a6a8-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5ce55768f7057902669c7555bd66a6a8-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5ce55768f7057902669c7555bd66a6a8-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5ce55768f7057902669c7555bd66a6a8-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5ce55768f7057902669c7555bd66a6a8-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5ce55768f7057902669c7555bd66a6a8.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Spain\u2019s Ferran Torres (7) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Seth Wenig)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spain\u2019s Ferran Torres (7) celebrates scoring their first goal during...\" class=\"wp-image-4953\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9ad95a2c25bbd82e7feae9400847b7cc-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9ad95a2c25bbd82e7feae9400847b7cc-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9ad95a2c25bbd82e7feae9400847b7cc-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9ad95a2c25bbd82e7feae9400847b7cc-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9ad95a2c25bbd82e7feae9400847b7cc-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9ad95a2c25bbd82e7feae9400847b7cc.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Spain\u2019s Ferran Torres (7) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Julio Cortez)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi (10) cries at the end of the...\" class=\"wp-image-4954\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d69061d5b471c6076aeeab42943e4d77-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d69061d5b471c6076aeeab42943e4d77-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d69061d5b471c6076aeeab42943e4d77-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d69061d5b471c6076aeeab42943e4d77-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d69061d5b471c6076aeeab42943e4d77-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d69061d5b471c6076aeeab42943e4d77.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi (10) cries at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Stephanie Scarbrough)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spain\u2019s Ferran Torres (7) celebrates scoring their first goal during...\" class=\"wp-image-4955\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/50acb477a7d656165a15b03fde857d6d-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/50acb477a7d656165a15b03fde857d6d-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/50acb477a7d656165a15b03fde857d6d-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/50acb477a7d656165a15b03fde857d6d-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/50acb477a7d656165a15b03fde857d6d-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/50acb477a7d656165a15b03fde857d6d.webp 1859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Spain\u2019s Ferran Torres (7) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Julio Cortez)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spain\u2019s Ferran Torres (7) celebrates st the end of the...\" class=\"wp-image-4956\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9c22d5f3e544006e59536305eef347d6-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9c22d5f3e544006e59536305eef347d6-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9c22d5f3e544006e59536305eef347d6-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9c22d5f3e544006e59536305eef347d6-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9c22d5f3e544006e59536305eef347d6-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9c22d5f3e544006e59536305eef347d6.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Spain\u2019s Ferran Torres (7) celebrates st the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi walks on the pitch during the World...\" class=\"wp-image-4957\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dd366015c7c4176d7d78515f950881e5-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dd366015c7c4176d7d78515f950881e5-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dd366015c7c4176d7d78515f950881e5-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dd366015c7c4176d7d78515f950881e5-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dd366015c7c4176d7d78515f950881e5-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dd366015c7c4176d7d78515f950881e5.webp 1859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi walks on the pitch during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Referee Slavko Vincic, of Slovenia, gives a red card to...\" class=\"wp-image-4958\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3361c1710e8f413a5222e9bd818349a7-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3361c1710e8f413a5222e9bd818349a7-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3361c1710e8f413a5222e9bd818349a7-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3361c1710e8f413a5222e9bd818349a7-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3361c1710e8f413a5222e9bd818349a7-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3361c1710e8f413a5222e9bd818349a7.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Referee Slavko Vincic, of Slovenia, gives a red card to Argentina\u2019s Enzo Fernandez (24) as Spain\u2019s Pedro Porro (12) looks on during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Pamela Smith)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi (10) makes an attempt to score during...\" class=\"wp-image-4959\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/19a99c0307aef44a45438eb40aac718f-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/19a99c0307aef44a45438eb40aac718f-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/19a99c0307aef44a45438eb40aac718f-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/19a99c0307aef44a45438eb40aac718f-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/19a99c0307aef44a45438eb40aac718f-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/19a99c0307aef44a45438eb40aac718f.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi (10) makes an attempt to score during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Seth Wenig)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spain\u2019s Lamine Yamal runs with the ball during the World...\" class=\"wp-image-4960\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/50f5e13ccd2b2628aa2a1eeedc05002f-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/50f5e13ccd2b2628aa2a1eeedc05002f-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/50f5e13ccd2b2628aa2a1eeedc05002f-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/50f5e13ccd2b2628aa2a1eeedc05002f-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/50f5e13ccd2b2628aa2a1eeedc05002f-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/50f5e13ccd2b2628aa2a1eeedc05002f.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Spain\u2019s Lamine Yamal runs with the ball during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni instructs his players during the...\" class=\"wp-image-4961\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/e087ba6ad9146167d796a0da286cf19b-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/e087ba6ad9146167d796a0da286cf19b-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/e087ba6ad9146167d796a0da286cf19b-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/e087ba6ad9146167d796a0da286cf19b-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/e087ba6ad9146167d796a0da286cf19b-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/e087ba6ad9146167d796a0da286cf19b.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni instructs his players during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Seth Wenig)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Argentina\u2019s Nico Gonzalez (15) challenges for the ball with Spain\u2019s...\" class=\"wp-image-4962\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/a9497ce8b7c7b43960df5313618c69cb-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/a9497ce8b7c7b43960df5313618c69cb-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/a9497ce8b7c7b43960df5313618c69cb-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/a9497ce8b7c7b43960df5313618c69cb-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/a9497ce8b7c7b43960df5313618c69cb-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/a9497ce8b7c7b43960df5313618c69cb.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Argentina\u2019s Nico Gonzalez (15) challenges for the ball with Spain\u2019s Pedro Porro (12) during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Argentina\u2019s Enzo Fernandez speaks to Referee Slavko Vincic, of Slovenia,...\" class=\"wp-image-4963\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f2ac05b850bbfd23156313181c6bd827-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f2ac05b850bbfd23156313181c6bd827-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f2ac05b850bbfd23156313181c6bd827-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f2ac05b850bbfd23156313181c6bd827-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f2ac05b850bbfd23156313181c6bd827-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f2ac05b850bbfd23156313181c6bd827.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Argentina\u2019s Enzo Fernandez speaks to Referee Slavko Vincic, of Slovenia, during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spain\u2019s Alex Baena helps Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi get back on...\" class=\"wp-image-4964\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1688837dc807768beab80ab33906d122-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1688837dc807768beab80ab33906d122-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1688837dc807768beab80ab33906d122-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1688837dc807768beab80ab33906d122-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1688837dc807768beab80ab33906d122-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1688837dc807768beab80ab33906d122.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Spain\u2019s Alex Baena helps Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi get back on his feet after a foul during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Argentina\u2019s Nicolas Tagliafico vies for the ball with Spain\u2019s Lamine...\" class=\"wp-image-4965\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/da0e3b00caef1bb1fe275c63a7bd1ad1-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/da0e3b00caef1bb1fe275c63a7bd1ad1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/da0e3b00caef1bb1fe275c63a7bd1ad1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/da0e3b00caef1bb1fe275c63a7bd1ad1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/da0e3b00caef1bb1fe275c63a7bd1ad1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/da0e3b00caef1bb1fe275c63a7bd1ad1.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Argentina\u2019s Nicolas Tagliafico vies for the ball with Spain\u2019s Lamine Yamal, right, during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (23) makes a save during the...\" class=\"wp-image-4966\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/48537d6facc6253bf87d2ae107916bdb-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/48537d6facc6253bf87d2ae107916bdb-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/48537d6facc6253bf87d2ae107916bdb-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/48537d6facc6253bf87d2ae107916bdb-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/48537d6facc6253bf87d2ae107916bdb-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/48537d6facc6253bf87d2ae107916bdb.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (23) makes a save during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Seth Wenig)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Argentina\u2019s Alexis Mac Allister (20) battles for the ball with...\" class=\"wp-image-4967\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/32d9e066c8683018949a96a4e042407f-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/32d9e066c8683018949a96a4e042407f-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/32d9e066c8683018949a96a4e042407f-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/32d9e066c8683018949a96a4e042407f-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/32d9e066c8683018949a96a4e042407f-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/32d9e066c8683018949a96a4e042407f.webp 1859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Argentina\u2019s Alexis Mac Allister (20) battles for the ball with Spain\u2019s Fabian Ruiz (8) during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Frank Franklin II)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Argentina\u2019s Alexis Mac Allister, right, tries to tackle Spain\u2019s Dani...\" class=\"wp-image-4968\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/487db8eed23327c7ce4a5c0b132adf6b-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/487db8eed23327c7ce4a5c0b132adf6b-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/487db8eed23327c7ce4a5c0b132adf6b-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/487db8eed23327c7ce4a5c0b132adf6b-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/487db8eed23327c7ce4a5c0b132adf6b-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/487db8eed23327c7ce4a5c0b132adf6b.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Argentina\u2019s Alexis Mac Allister, right, tries to tackle Spain\u2019s Dani Olmo during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Argentina\u2019s Enzo Fernandez (24) and Spain\u2019s Fabian Ruiz (8) go...\" class=\"wp-image-4969\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/795cc9d617c1898f4ade60d1ebc3a4a8-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/795cc9d617c1898f4ade60d1ebc3a4a8-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/795cc9d617c1898f4ade60d1ebc3a4a8-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/795cc9d617c1898f4ade60d1ebc3a4a8-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/795cc9d617c1898f4ade60d1ebc3a4a8-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/795cc9d617c1898f4ade60d1ebc3a4a8.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Argentina\u2019s Enzo Fernandez (24) and Spain\u2019s Fabian Ruiz (8) go for a header during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Frank Franklin II)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spain\u2019s Rodri, left, vies for the ball with Argentina\u2019s Enzo...\" class=\"wp-image-4970\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ed721c58e6b7aaa32dc4d55f4f075ab1-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ed721c58e6b7aaa32dc4d55f4f075ab1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ed721c58e6b7aaa32dc4d55f4f075ab1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ed721c58e6b7aaa32dc4d55f4f075ab1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ed721c58e6b7aaa32dc4d55f4f075ab1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ed721c58e6b7aaa32dc4d55f4f075ab1.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Spain\u2019s Rodri, left, vies for the ball with Argentina\u2019s Enzo Fernandez during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (23) makes a save during the...\" class=\"wp-image-4971\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/69cf7d528e1e3732ddce32f4aa59257f-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/69cf7d528e1e3732ddce32f4aa59257f-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/69cf7d528e1e3732ddce32f4aa59257f-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/69cf7d528e1e3732ddce32f4aa59257f-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/69cf7d528e1e3732ddce32f4aa59257f-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/69cf7d528e1e3732ddce32f4aa59257f.webp 1823w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (23) makes a save during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spain defender Pau Cubarsi (22) holds the FIFA Young Player...\" class=\"wp-image-4972\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d45e2a8a215954de905da61259187280-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d45e2a8a215954de905da61259187280-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d45e2a8a215954de905da61259187280-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d45e2a8a215954de905da61259187280-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d45e2a8a215954de905da61259187280-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d45e2a8a215954de905da61259187280.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Spain defender Pau Cubarsi (22) holds the FIFA Young Player Award after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Julio Cortez)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon poses with the tournament\u2019s best goalkeeper...\" class=\"wp-image-4973\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/db945a5a8591f1bee4b3752ab87951fa-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/db945a5a8591f1bee4b3752ab87951fa-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/db945a5a8591f1bee4b3752ab87951fa-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/db945a5a8591f1bee4b3752ab87951fa-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/db945a5a8591f1bee4b3752ab87951fa-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/db945a5a8591f1bee4b3752ab87951fa.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon poses with the tournament\u2019s best goalkeeper award at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spain\u2019s Rodri poses with the tournament\u2019s best player award at...\" class=\"wp-image-4974\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/85c02f64edf72ead5120c2cddd2dca52-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/85c02f64edf72ead5120c2cddd2dca52-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/85c02f64edf72ead5120c2cddd2dca52-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/85c02f64edf72ead5120c2cddd2dca52-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/85c02f64edf72ead5120c2cddd2dca52-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/85c02f64edf72ead5120c2cddd2dca52.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Spain\u2019s Rodri poses with the tournament\u2019s best player award at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dancers perform as colorful smoke rises above the stadium during...\" class=\"wp-image-4975\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8286e08c556a3146540c703ef4df6200-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8286e08c556a3146540c703ef4df6200-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8286e08c556a3146540c703ef4df6200-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8286e08c556a3146540c703ef4df6200-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8286e08c556a3146540c703ef4df6200-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8286e08c556a3146540c703ef4df6200.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Dancers perform as colorful smoke rises above the stadium during the halftime show at the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shakira performs at halftime of the World Cup final soccer...\" class=\"wp-image-4976\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5e94bb37df126c48045c528350de6810-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5e94bb37df126c48045c528350de6810-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5e94bb37df126c48045c528350de6810-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5e94bb37df126c48045c528350de6810-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5e94bb37df126c48045c528350de6810-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5e94bb37df126c48045c528350de6810.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Shakira performs at halftime of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Yuki Iwamura)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"South Korean boy band BTS perform during the halftime show...\" class=\"wp-image-4977\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/b40c7c4d368497d5b9bc3ff9522f5453-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/b40c7c4d368497d5b9bc3ff9522f5453-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/b40c7c4d368497d5b9bc3ff9522f5453-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/b40c7c4d368497d5b9bc3ff9522f5453-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/b40c7c4d368497d5b9bc3ff9522f5453-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/b40c7c4d368497d5b9bc3ff9522f5453.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>South Korean boy band BTS perform during the halftime show of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"President Donald J. Trump walks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino...\" class=\"wp-image-4978\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9db860aa68129cab122043681c3ee201-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9db860aa68129cab122043681c3ee201-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9db860aa68129cab122043681c3ee201-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9db860aa68129cab122043681c3ee201-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9db860aa68129cab122043681c3ee201-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9db860aa68129cab122043681c3ee201.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>President Donald J. Trump walks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Julio Cortez)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"President Donald J. Trump gives Spain\u2019s Ferran Torres (7) winners...\" class=\"wp-image-4979\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d11de4921b8816215057e978a954198d-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d11de4921b8816215057e978a954198d-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d11de4921b8816215057e978a954198d-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d11de4921b8816215057e978a954198d-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d11de4921b8816215057e978a954198d-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d11de4921b8816215057e978a954198d.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>President Donald J. Trump gives Spain\u2019s Ferran Torres (7) winners metal during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Julio Cortez)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spain\u2019s Rodri (16) lifts the winners\u2019 trophy after their win...\" class=\"wp-image-4980\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ea05dc63abb63c62a53ee32e0b6dc07-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ea05dc63abb63c62a53ee32e0b6dc07-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ea05dc63abb63c62a53ee32e0b6dc07-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ea05dc63abb63c62a53ee32e0b6dc07-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ea05dc63abb63c62a53ee32e0b6dc07-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ea05dc63abb63c62a53ee32e0b6dc07.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Spain\u2019s Rodri (16) lifts the winners\u2019 trophy after their win in the World Cup final soccer match against Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Frank Franklin II)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/div><\/ul><div><button>Show Caption<\/button><div><span>1<\/span> of <span>30<\/span><\/div><div>Spain celebrate with the trophy after the World Cup final soccer match against Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo\/Seth Wenig)\n<\/div><span>Expand<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Spain gets a World Cup 1st<\/h4>\n<p>This title, combined with the Women\u2019s World Cup won by Spain in 2023, makes the European nation the first to hold both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s titles simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI feel sad,\u201d said Messi, who was moved to tears after receiving his runner-up medal and staring into the crowd at Argentina supporters. \u201cBut I am aware that we played our hearts out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The score indicates this match was close, but only one team was in command.<\/p> <div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Spain took the game\u2019s first 20 shots on goal before Argentina \u2014 desperate for an equalizer \u2014 got its first attempt off in the second half of extra time. Spain took nine of the game\u2019s first 10 corner kicks, and only a World Cup final-record 12 saves by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez gave the 2022 champions a shot at going back-to-back.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDibu was nothing short of exceptional,\u201d de la Fuente said, referring to Argentina\u2019s keeper by his nickname.<\/p>\n<p>Spain is now unbeaten in its last 38 matches \u2014 29 wins, nine draws \u2014 and now is the outright holder of the longest such streak by any European men\u2019s team ever. Italy went 37 matches (28 wins, nine draws) from October 2018 through September 2021, before Spain ended that streak.<\/p>\n<p>And for the last two-plus years, nobody has beaten Spain. Not even Messi. An Argentina team that was the kings of the late-game rally in this tournament had no answer this time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe lost the game, and we accept that,\u201d Messi said. \u201cThat doesn\u2019t mean that we will forget everything we\u2019ve done so far, so I\u2019d like to thank my people, my players and the country. I can tell them that we played our hearts out.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Spain survives a late push<\/h4>\n<p>Messi took a corner kick with about four minutes left before the final whistle and the ball took a fortunate skip toward substitute Giuliano Simeone \u2014 who sent it high and over the crossbar, holding his head in disbelief afterward.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you have Messi on the other side, well, you are nervous,\u201d Torres said. \u201cAt the end of the day, we always depended on us. We always come up with our football, and we showed it again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>There was some pushing and shoving after the final whistle, which was quickly cleaned up and Spain commenced its celebration as most Argentina players sat solemnly on the turf. Cooler heads prevailed, and Spain\u2019s players lined up minutes later to form an honor guard of sorts for Argentina\u2019s squad to walk through on its way to the stage for the runner-up medals from President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=4947\">Asking Eric: He doesn\u2019t understand the concept of indoor shoes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think now I\u2019m in a cloud,\u201d said Spain midfielder Rodri, the Golden Ball winner as the tournament\u2019s best player.<\/p>\n<p>Argentina was forced to finish the match with only 10 players after Enzo Fernandez was sent off in second-half stoppage time after getting his second yellow card. Fernandez was carded for a reckless play that sent Spain defender Pau Cubarsi cartwheeling into the air, and the card came out immediately.<\/p>\n<h4>Defense led Spain to a title<\/h4>\n<p>It was the 104th and last match of the biggest World Cup ever, a 48-team event that played out over the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Because there were more matches than any previous World Cup, it was no surprise that there were more goals than all other editions \u2014 more than 300, nearly three per match.<\/p>\n<p>Except, of course, when Spain was involved. Spain\u2019s plan was simple and flawless: Hold the ball as much as possible, denying opponents any hint of chances.<\/p>\n<p>It worked, all the way to the end.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is sadness, but also the knowledge that we gave it our all,\u201d Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said. \u201cI could say a lot about how we got here, but it\u2019s not worth it. I am eternally grateful to these guys; they competed right to the end. The other team was better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Spain had to go through the game\u2019s greatest player \u2014 maybe ever \u2014 to prove that.<\/p>\n<p>Messi is 39 and the math certainly suggests that the Inter Miami star is at the end of his international career. There have been hints \u2014 such as Messi himself declaring that a home World Cup qualifying match against Venezuela last year would be his final competitive contest for Argentina on his nation\u2019s soil.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe would have loved to have won, but I\u2019m thankful,\u201d Messi said. \u201c\u2018Thanks\u2019 is the only word I have \u2014 and sadness.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He retired from the national team after losing a Copa America final to Chile \u2014 in the same stadium he played in Sunday \u2014 a decade ago, then came back a few weeks later after changing his mind.<\/p>\n<p>Good thing he did, because in that decade he went from superstar to absolute icon.<\/p>\n<p>There was the World Cup title in 2022. There were two Copa America titles, the first in 2021 and the second in 2024. He won Argentina\u2019s player of the year award 16 times in a span of 19 years, first winning it as a teenager and continuing to win it all the way into his late 30s.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s a legend within the game and on all corners of the globe. But Spain was better Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI spoke to my players, and they said: \u2018Look, we\u2019ve won everything, coach. We\u2019ve won everything,\u2019\u201d de la Fuente said. \u201cAnd that is beautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>A final unlike any other<\/h4>\n<p>The spectacle was not limited to simply soccer. There was a halftime show, a first for FIFA. There were a ton of celebrities there from stage, screen and sports: Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Matt Damon, Cillian Murphy, Daniel Craig, Stephen Curry, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Brunson, Kevin Durant, Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz, David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane and dozens more.<\/p>\n<p>They came to see a show. So did 80,000 other people, not to mention perhaps as many as 2 billion watching around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Spain didn\u2019t disappoint. No team has won back-to-back men\u2019s World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962, and Spain kept Argentina from pulling off that repeat.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs I told the lads before the game, we have to go for the game, we need to face them, we have to look to their eyes and say we want this game,\u201d Rodri said. \u201cAnd then, life gives you the World Cup or not.\u201d<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=4946\">Harriette Cole: It was just by chance that I learned where my fiance had been<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Spain took it instead.<\/p>\n<p><em>See more of AP\u2019s World Cup coverage here<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres&#8217; goal in extra time<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4950,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4981","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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