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Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 to claim second World Cup title
SpainArgentinaFerran TorresLionel MessiDonald TrumpPedro SánchezGianni InfantinoLuis de la Fuente
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Spain won its second men's World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute. The final, held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, ended Argentina's reign as world champions and marked the first time a Super Bowl-style halftime show was included in a World Cup, extending the break to nearly 30 minutes. Source: DW News
The Match
Spain dominated possession and had 20 shots before Torres, a substitute, slotted home. Argentina's Lionel Messi, likely playing his last World Cup at age 39, was kept quiet by Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simon. A red card to Argentina's Enzo Fernandez in injury time made Argentina's task harder. Source: DW News Spain coach Luis de la Fuente, at 65, became the oldest manager to win a World Cup. Source: Euronews
Political Presence
US President Donald Trump attended the final alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, despite recent tensions over NATO spending. Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were booed during the trophy presentation. Sánchez used an interview before the match to congratulate Trump on the US's 250th anniversary. Argentine President Javier Milei watched from Buenos Aires due to superstition. Source: Euronews
Key Points
- The tournament set a record with 104 games across three countries. Source: Euronews
- Spain is now both men's and women's world champion. Source: DW News
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““It was a goal scored by 47 million people,” Torres said when asked about the winning shot and referring to Spain’s population.”
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“"They were better, to be honest," Messi said postgame. "We lost the game, and we accept that. That doesn't mean that we will forget everything we've done so far."”
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“Asked whether Trump might present the World Cup trophy to the winners, the Spanish prime minister avoided speculation, saying: "What matters to me is not who presents it, but who receives it."”