World Cup update: Spain is soccer world champion 2026

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY — JULY 19: Spain's players celebrate with the World Cup trophy after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, USA. Source: Anadolu / Evrim Aydin/Anadolu via Getty Images

After 104 games and a month full of unforgettable soccer moments, Spain is world champion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With a 1-0 win over Argentina in the final, La Roja secures world soccer's biggest title for the second time. At the same time, Spain is making history: the country is the first nation to hold the men's and women's world championship titles at the same time.

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