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Argentina rallies past Spain; Trump to present trophy

7/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Argentina rallied from a 1-0 deficit, with Messi’s second-half assist leading to Martínez’s stoppage-time winner.
U.S. President Donald Trump will present the trophy at the final in New Jersey with a celebrity halftime show.
A win would make Argentina the first nation to repeat World Cup titles since Brazil in 1958-62, the third ever.
Spain reached the final after conceding one goal and keeping six clean sheets in seven matches.

History

Historical Context

Brazil became the first nation to win consecutive World Cups in 1958 and 1962, a feat matched only by Italy in 1938, establishing a benchmark for repeat champions. Argentina’s 2024 comeback, sparked by Lionel Messi’s assist to Julián Martínez, seeks to echo that legacy and become the next back-to-back winner.

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Story summary

Argentina rallied from a 1-0 deficit, with Messi’s second-half assist leading to Martínez’s stoppage-time winner.
U.S. President Donald Trump will present the trophy at the final in New Jersey with a celebrity halftime show.
A win would make Argentina the first nation to repeat World Cup titles since Brazil in 1958-62, the third ever.
Spain reached the final after conceding one goal and keeping six clean sheets in seven matches.

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