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Sport19 July 2026Archive brief

In association football, Spain win their second FIFA World Cup title after defeating the defending champions Argentina 1–0

In association football, Spain win their second FIFA World Cup title after defeating the defending champions Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. Spain's captain Rodri is awarded the Golden Ball.

By Belfast Herald Sport2 min read

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The development was among the significant sport stories being followed from World. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to France 24 on 19 July 2026.

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