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Spain Wins World Cup, Ferran Torres Nets Extra-Time Goal

7/22/2026

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Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in New Jersey, securing the World Cup and prompting a home arrival of about two million fans in Madrid.
Ferran Torres scored the extra-time winner.
President Donald Trump, President Claudia Sheinbaum and Prime Minister Mark Carney each sent congratulations to the team.
Around 120,000 fans gathered at Cibeles Square for a trophy-lifting ceremony, while authorities reported a 13-year-old died in Salamanca after a fountain collapse.

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Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in New Jersey, securing the World Cup and prompting a home arrival of about two million fans in Madrid.
Ferran Torres scored the extra-time winner.
President Donald Trump, President Claudia Sheinbaum and Prime Minister Mark Carney each sent congratulations to the team.
Around 120,000 fans gathered at Cibeles Square for a trophy-lifting ceremony, while authorities reported a 13-year-old died in Salamanca after a fountain collapse.