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Spain beat 10-man Lionel Messi-led Argentina to win World Cup 2026, claim second title in history
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Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after defeating 10-man Argentina 1-0 in a dramatic extra-time final at MetLife Stadium, securing their second World Cup title and ending Lionel Messi's dream of retaining the trophy.
For Spain, the victory capped another remarkable era under their talented young generation, delivering a second World Cup title while extending their record unbeaten run to 38 international matches.
Spain defeated 10-man Lionel Messi-led Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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