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| Spain Crowns World Champions 2026: Beat Argentina In Final As Mbappe, Rodri Grab Top Awards |
Spain are the new World Champions after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, held in New York.
The match saw Argentina go down to 10 men after Enzo Fernández was sent off in stoppage time, a huge blow as they chased an equalizer. Lionel Messi's World Cup journey came to an end with the loss, closing out an impressive individual tournament for the 39-year-old despite missing out on the trophy.
Spain's dominant run through the tournament also earned them individual honors. Rodri was crowned the Golden Ball winner as the tournament's best player, while goalkeeper Unai Simón picked up the Golden Glove award.
Kylian Mbappé finished the tournament with the Golden Boot after netting 10 goals across France's eight matches, though France themselves fell short in the semis and went on to lose the third-place playoff.
The Bronze Final was a thriller of its own, with England defeating France 6-4, powered by a Bukayo Saka hat-trick.
The Final's entertainment lineup also made headlines, with a halftime show featuring performances from Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, and BTS, capping off the first 48-team World Cup hosted jointly by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Spain now stand as World Champions, closing one of the most talked-about editions of the tournament in recent memory.
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