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Spain Beats Argentina 1-0, Oldest Coach Wins

7/25/2026

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Summary

Spain Wins

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final after Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute.
Manager Luis de la Fuente, 65, became the oldest coach to win a World Cup after previously securing the Nations League and 2024 European titles.
Midfielder Alejandro Ruiz ended the 2025-26 season with a Ligue 1 title, a Champions League win and a World Cup medal while playing for Paris Saint-Germain.

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Rodri Real Madrid

Rodri, the tournament’s Golden Ball winner, has been linked to a potential Real Madrid transfer in the upcoming window.
Goalkeeper Simon was selected over La Liga Golden Glove winner Joan García and Premier League Golden Glove winner David Raya, kept seven clean sheets, and earned the tournament’s Golden Glove.
Nineteen-year-old Cubarsi was named Young Player of the Tournament, marking a breakout performance for Barcelona.

History

Historical Context

Spain entered the 2026 World Cup as reigning European champions, echoing their 2010 triumph when Vicente del Bosque led a 1-0 extra-time win over the Netherlands. Under coach Luis de la Fuente, Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to clinch a 1-0 victory against Argentina, extending Spain’s unbeaten run to 38 matches—the longest in men’s international football.

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Spain Wins

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final after Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute.
Manager Luis de la Fuente, 65, became the oldest coach to win a World Cup after previously securing the Nations League and 2024 European titles.
Midfielder Alejandro Ruiz ended the 2025-26 season with a Ligue 1 title, a Champions League win and a World Cup medal while playing for Paris Saint-Germain.

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