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Spain beat Messi’s Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup.
Spain were crowned champions of the world after edging defending titleholders Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Substitute Ferran Torres struck the decisive goal in the additional period, settling a tense, tightly contested final and denying Lionel Messi a second consecutive World Cup crown.
The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, was the first to be staged across three nations and the first with an expanded field, drawing enormous global audiences – including passionate followings across Africa, where football commands devotion in every city and settlement. Spain's triumph capped a golden generation's ascent and added another chapter to their storied rivalry with the South American giants.
For fans in Kibra and beyond who packed into viewing halls to watch the drama unfold, the final delivered everything the world's biggest sporting event promises: star power, tension and a moment of history. Messi, chasing one last crowning glory, was left to reflect on a narrow defeat, while a new set of champions began their celebrations an ocean away.
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Spain were crowned champions of the world after edging defending titleholders Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Substitute Ferran Torres struck the decisive goal in the additional period, settling a tense, tightly contested final and denying Lionel Messi a second consecutive World Cup crown.
The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, was the first to be staged across three nations and the first with an expanded field, drawing enormous global audiences — including passionate followings across Africa, where football commands devotion in every city and settlement. Spain’s triumph capped a golden generation’s ascent and added another chapter to their storied rivalry with the South American giants.
For fans in Kibra and beyond who packed into viewing halls to watch the drama unfold, the final delivered everything the world’s biggest sporting event promises: star power, tension and a moment of history. Messi, chasing one last crowning glory, was left to reflect on a narrow defeat, while a new set of champions began their celebrations an ocean away.
