Spain Wins World Cup; Sánchez Thanks Team from Algeria

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, attending the final in New York before traveling to Algeria for an official visit, expressed gratitude to the team and dedicated the victory to all Spaniards. Source: infobae

Diplomatic context

Sánchez's visit to Algeria aimed at strengthening ties after a diplomatic rift over Western Sahara and securing gas supplies. Algerian President Abdelmayid Tebune congratulated Spain on the "well-deserved success" and noted that many Algerians supported the Spanish team. Source: elmundo.es At a joint press conference, Sánchez stressed that the triumph "is a victory of all Spaniards," and Tebune applauded the team's achievement. Source: infobae

Celebratory gestures

During the visit, Sánchez gave Tebune a red Spain jersey with his name and the number 26. Source: infobae After a working lunch, a cake shaped like a football field with a Spanish flag and a replica World Cup trophy was served, which both leaders cut together. Source: elmundo.es

What's next

Sánchez plans to host the national team at the Moncloa Palace later on Monday. Source: infobae Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump, who also attended the final, congratulated Spain on their victory, saying, "I congratulated Spain for having a great team." Source: elmundo.es