Spain Wins 2026 World Cup, Trump and Infantino Present Trophy

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition expanded to 48 nations. The final was played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, before 80,000 spectators, including Spanish royalty and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Source: infobae

The Final

Ferran Torres scored early in the second half of extra time after Argentina had played with ten men since the 93rd minute. The match ended in a scuffle, with Argentina's Paredes grabbing Spain's Gavi. Spain conceded only one goal throughout the entire tournament. Source: diariolibree

The Ceremony

US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino handed the trophy to Spain captain Rodri Hernández. Trump lingered on stage during Spain's celebration. The crowd booed Trump and Infantino when they entered and during the award ceremony for the referees, who had disallowed two Spanish goals. Source: infobae

Individual Awards

• Rodri was named Player of the Tournament, receiving the award from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Source: diariolibree
• Pau Cubarsí won Best Young Player. Source: diariolibree
• Unai Simón received the Golden Glove from Canadian PM Mark Carney. Source: infobae