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World Cup 2026: Spain ends Argentina's reign, wins second title

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Newest development Jul 20, 2026 · 3 reportsThe highlights and controversies of the 2026 World Cup

Ferran Torres side-footed in an extra-time dagger to beat Argentina, leading the Spaniards to their second title Sunday in the 2026 World Cup Final.

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  1. World Cup 2026: Spain deliver masterclass to knock out favourites France and reach final

    Headline from France 24 ·

  2. World Cup 2026: Argentina complete comeback to beat England and reach final

    Headline from France 24 ·

  3. Argentina-Spain is refreshing World Cup final defined by mutual admiration

    Headline from New York Post ·

  4. World Cup brings more flings, romance for LA singles during tournament

    Headline from New York Post ·

  5. Watch FIFA World Cup: Messi, Rodri comment ahead of Argentina-Spain final

    Headline from Al Jazeera ·

  6. World Cup 2026: What to know for the final between Spain and Argentina

    Headline from News Nation Now ·

  7. Names this update

    World Cup 2026: Spain ends Argentina's reign, wins second title

    Headline from UPI ·

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    The highlights and controversies of the 2026 World Cup

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  1. amNewYork

    2026 WORLD CUP: Spain still immovable, down France to book place in Final (opens amNewYork)

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    France’s kryptonite glows red and hails from the Iberian peninsula. Spain is through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in New York after a comprehensive 2-0 victory over 2018 champions and 2022 finalists behind goals in the 22nd minute from Mikel Oyarzabal and in the 58th minute by Pedro Porro.

  2. France 24

  3. amNewYork

    2026 WORLD CUP: Argentina defy odds again, score twice late to stun England, reach Final (opens amNewYork)

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    There is no greater inevitability at a World Cup than Argentina, and the defending champions continue to find away again, and again, and again. La Albiceleste are through to the Final, to be played against Spain on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New York, thanks to two late second-half goals 6:24 apar…

  4. France 24

  5. Lamag

    Spain and Argentina Face Off for the 2026 World Cup Final (opens Lamag)

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    In the 2026 World Cup final this Sunday, Spain will play against defending champion Argentina following controversies for both teams

  6. New York Post

    Argentina-Spain is refreshing World Cup final defined by mutual admiration (opens New York Post)

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    The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final twisted through two very different semifinals.

  7. New York Post

    World Cup brings more flings, romance for LA singles during tournament (opens New York Post)

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    The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is Sunday, but the impact of the FIFA tournament this summer seeped into unexpected aspects of society. The United States was one of three host nations for the World Cup, with several cities throughout the country welcoming visitors from all over …

  8. Pix11

    Argentina vs. Spain: What to know about the 2026 World Cup (opens Pix11)

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    NEW YORK CITY [PIX11] - The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament's history — and defending champion Argentina will take on Spain's defensive juggernaut on Sunday in East Rut…

  9. Al Jazeera

    Watch FIFA World Cup: Messi, Rodri comment ahead of Argentina-Spain final (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

  10. The Guardian

    World Cup 2026 latest: Trump criticises Tuchel, buildup to France v England and Spain v Argentina final (opens The Guardian)

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    ⚽ World Cup latest on final weekend of tournament ⚽ England’s exit was not just about Tuchel ⚽ Email us | Archive: Argentina v Spain in 1966 I’m still getting my head around the 2007 photo of Lionel Messi, 19, bathing Lamine Yamal, four months, for a Unicef calendar shoot.

  11. NBC Boston

    Spain tops Lionel Messi, Argentina 1-0 to win 2026 World Cup (opens NBC Boston)

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    Ferran Torres #7 of Spain celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

  12. Al Jazeera

    Spain vs Argentina: How each team can win the 2026 World Cup final (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Matchups, a style clash, Messi magic, a midfield battle and a passing of the torch could be key narratives in the final.

  13. CBS News

    Spain and Argentina's World Cup trophy count before 2026 final (opens CBS News)

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    When Spain and Argentina face off Sunday in the World Cup final, it will mark just the second meeting between the two sides in the tournament's history, and their first in 60 years.

  14. Al Jazeera

    World Cup 2026 final: Closing ceremony and half-time show – what to know (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Spain face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final as musicians perform before kickoff and during the half-time break.

  15. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    World Cup final 2026: What U.S. viewers need to know to watch Spain vs. Argentina (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    After 103 matches and 46 eliminations, the 2026 World Cup comes down to finalists Spain and Argentina. What an incredible pairing it is.

  16. The Guardian

    World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina final buildup; England win 10-goal thriller – live (opens The Guardian)

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    ⚽ World Cup final starts at 3pm EST, 8pm BST, 5am AEST ⚽ Player guide | Golden Boot | Follow on TikTok | Mail us Watching England against France – though, of course, defensive intensity was lower – it was still noticeable how dangerous Saka and Marcus Rashford were on the counter.

  17. FOX 5 New York

    Spain vs. Argentina preview: Messi, Lamine Yamal collide for World Cup title 2026 (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    The 2026 FIFA World Cup comes down to Spain and Argentina, a final built around legacy, youth, defense, late goals and one more chance for Lionel Messi to lift the trophy.

  18. Al Jazeera

    Spain vs Argentina LIVE: 2026 FIFA World Cup final (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Live coverage and text updates as Spain play Argentina in the final of the 2026 World Cup.

  19. WGN Chicago

    World Cup 2026: What to know for the final between Spain and Argentina (opens WGN Chicago)

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    The World Cup final is finally here as Spain and Argentina will play for soccer's greatest prize on Sunday afternoon.

  20. CBS News

    2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina kicks off Sunday (opens CBS News)

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    Spain and Argentina will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday.

  21. The Guardian

    Spain v Argentina: World Cup 2026 final – live (opens The Guardian)

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    ⚽ World Cup final kick-off: 3pm EST/8pm BST/5am AEST ⚽ Player guide | Golden Boot | Follow on TikTok | Mail us You can also follow the build up on our news blog, which contains photographtic proof that things are livening up in NYC “One of the big questions for those of us in the UK is how to watch …

  22. France 24

    Argentina vs Spain: Tactics, stars and off-pitch backlash (opens France 24)

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    The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its climax as Spain take on Argentina in a highly anticipated final. The match pits the defending champions against one of football's rising powers, with Lionel Messi's enduring legacy meeting the emergence of Spain's teenage star Lamine Yamal

  23. amNewYork

    2026 WORLD CUP FINAL: Ferran Torres the hero as Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 in extra time (opens amNewYork)

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    Just a stone’s throw from the theatre capital of the world on Broadway, Spain was in no mood to follow the scripts that many in the soccer universe wanted it to follow. Rather than roll over to allow Lionel Messi to ride off into the sunset, La Roja capped off a remarkable campaign to the...

  24. Deadline

    Spain Wins The 2026 World Cup 1-0, Punishing Argentina With 20 Shots On Goal (opens Deadline)

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    Some experts predicted the 2026 World Cup Final could be a game for the ages, but it didn’t quite match Argentina-England in 1986. In fact, if there was a “Hand of God” in this one, it belonged to Argentina’s keeper, Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez, who was playing with a broken finger on his right hand.

  25. France 24

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