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Spain defeated defending champion Argentina to take home the 2026 FIFA World Cup

July 20, 2026
Spain defeated defending champion Argentina to take home the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain reached the pinnacle of international football once again, edging defending champions Argentina 1–0 in extra time during a dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Throughout 90 minutes of tense, tactical warfare, La Roja controlled possession while testing Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who delivered 12 saves to keep La Albiceleste afloat. Argentina’s defensive resilience faltered in the 93rd minute when Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card, forcing them to navigate extra time with ten men.

The decisive moment arrived in the 106th minute. Pedro Porro floated a far-post cross that Nico Williams headed down into the path of substitute Ferran Torres, who slammed a first-time strike into the roof of the net.

The victory marks Spain’s second World Cup title—their first since 2010—capping an incredible campaign where they conceded just one goal throughout the entire tournament. You can watch the full highlights here.

The next FIFA World Cup will be in 2030 and will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.

Source: FIFA.com

Saudi Arabia beats Messi’s Argentina (2 – 1), one of the biggest upset in World Cup History

November 22, 2022
Saudi Arabia beats Messi’s Argentina (2 – 1), one of the biggest upset in World Cup History
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In what can be considered as one of the biggest upset in World Cup History, Saudi Arabia beats Argentina, 2 – 1, this is the first time a team in the Arab country has beaten Argentina in the FIFA World Cup.

It was all Argentina in the 1st half of the game, where Messi scoring the one and only goal of Argentina via penalty kick. Then in the second half, the Saudi’s lead by Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari, both scored in a span of five minutes to secure Saudi’s first win the tournament.

Saudi Arabia now leads Group C that includes Mexico, Poland and Argentina. Their next game will be against Poland this 26th of November, then Mexico on the 30th of November. Teams in each group are playing one another in a round-robin, with the top two teams advancing to the knockout stage. While Argentina will face Mexico on November 26th and then Poland on November 30th.