FIFA 2026: Spain Beat Argentina To Be Champions For Second Time
Spain emerged as the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, defeating Argentina 1-0 in a match that was extended to extra time before Ferran Torres netted the winning goal. History repeats itself for Argentina, and it was a tough one to swallow for the team that burst into rage against the champions. Just as Diego Maradona had it in Italian '90, Lionel Messi's quest to defend the trophy back-to-back fell flat on its face. Spain dominated the game, leading to frustration and Julian Alvarez's red card. That was not to mention that the champions had two goals ruled out. After a goalless 90 minutes, the game stretched into extra time, and that was when Spain became even more lethargic. Spain had to have two near misses and a goal ruled out in the first 15 minutes. The second extra time was even more decisive, while Argentina barely had a shot on target. Lamine Yamal received the ball amidst challenges from two opponents. Instead of cutting into the right flank, he slipped the bal...
