Memes Flood Social Media After Spain Wins 2026 World Cup Final

The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina not only crowned Spain as champions with a 1-0 victory but also ignited a wildfire of memes across social media platforms. The most viral meme was a reinterpretation of the iconic photo of a baby Lamine Yamal being bathed by Lionel Messi, now showing Yamal bathing Messi, symbolizing a generational shift. Source: El Confidencial

The Iconic Bath Meme

The reversed bath meme dominated X, TikTok, and Instagram, with users creating AI-generated videos and photomontages. This image represented the end of Messi's era and the rise of Yamal as a global star. Source: Infobae

Madonna and the Brazilian Legends

Madonna's halftime show, featuring Ronaldo Nazário and Ronaldinho driving her onto the field in a buggy, became a meme goldmine. Their colorful tracksuits sparked jokes comparing them to physical education teachers. Source: El Confidencial

Other Viral Moments

• Ferran Torres was celebrated for scoring the only goal, with Spanish fans creating memes about his heroics. Source: Infobae
• Mirtha Legrand, an Argentine TV host, appeared in memes alongside historical figures like Christopher Columbus. Source: La Voz
• Marc Cucurella's Euro 2024 celebration was repurposed for the final. Source: Clarín