World Cup 2026: latest news and reaction after Spain beat Argentina to win trophy
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Spain have been crowned world champions after edging Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the 2026 World Cup final, bringing a long tournament to a close after 104 matches.
According to a monitored public feed from The Guardian Football, the final delivered a dramatic finish for Spain’s latest generation, who matched the achievement of their 2010 predecessors and sparked jubilant celebrations at the end of a tense contest. The result completed a run that the feed described as the product of an “idea,” an “identity” and patient belief, with Spain’s players celebrating a victory that carried clear echoes of the country’s earlier World Cup triumph.
The final itself was described as a more subdued affair than England’s high-scoring third-place win over France, with the decisive moment arriving only after extra time. Even so, the occasion still carried the full weight of a World Cup decider, with a closing ceremony and half-time show adding to the stage for the tournament’s last match.
The feed also framed Spain’s win as a generational moment, noting the sense of delirium around the squad as they followed in the footsteps of the country’s 2010 champions. The victory marked the end of a tournament that had stretched across 104 matches and concluded with Spain on top of the world.
This report is based on a monitored public feed and attributed source material from The Guardian Football. Source: The Guardian Football - https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jul/20/world-cup-2026-final-reaction-news-spain-argentina
