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Spain Win World Cup 2026: Sanchez Hails Team, End of Messi Era

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez celebrated Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 victory, posting ‘WE ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS!! Huge our National Team! Thanks, team’ on X after La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time. The win, secured by substitute Ferran Torres’s 106th-minute goal, ends Lionel Messi’s title defense and gives Spain its second men’s World Cup title, the first since 2010. Spain’s unbeaten campaign saw them concede just one goal in eight matches. The victory also follows their UEFA Euro 2024 triumph, raising hopes of a dominant era reminiscent of 2008-2012. Torres became the fifth substitute to score in a World Cup final, and the second Barcelona player after Andres Iniesta in 2010. For 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, it marked his biggest career achievement. Spain’s road to the title included wins over Portugal, Belgium, and France. In the final, Spain dominated possession and restricted Argentina to one shot on target, while Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez was sent off in extra time. Argentina President Javier Milei announced a national holiday to honor his team’s efforts.

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