Spain Wins 2026 World Cup, Defeating Argentina 1–0 for Second Title

Spain beat Argentina 1–0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19, securing the country's second World Cup title — 16 years after its first in 2010. The victory followed a 2–0 semifinal win over France. Spanish fans widely received the win as a symbol of broader cultural success, according to The New York Times.