Spain supporters celebrated in the United States after La Roja defeated Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
The contrasting scenes captured the joy and heartbreak surrounding football’s biggest match, with Spanish supporters marking a historic victory while Argentina fans were left disappointed as their country’s title defence came to an end.
Spain secured a dramatic 1–0 victory after extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute.
The result delivered Spain’s second men’s World Cup title and denied Messi the chance to win consecutive tournaments with Argentina.
Footage from watch parties and public gatherings shows supporters reacting to the final whistle as Spain returned to the summit of world football.
For Argentina, the narrow defeat brought an emotional end to another remarkable World Cup campaign and potentially Messi’s final appearance at the tournament.
The 2026 World Cup final provided a dramatic conclusion to the expanded tournament, with Spain overcoming the defending champions to lift the trophy in the United States.
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