Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup celebrations were marred by chaotic post-match scenes after Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was sent off following a mass confrontation after the final whistle. The defending champions' frustrations boiled over after their 1-0 extra-time defeat, with Paredes dismissed for his role in the altercation as pundits Gary Neville and Alan Shearer condemned Argentina's conduct. The 2026 World Cup is over and Spain have been crowned champions.
Here's how they won it, how Argentina lost it, and everything in-between. Describing a result as a 'victory for football' might seem like a trite cliché – but the 2026 World Cup final feels closer to giving that aphorism truth than any other game. La Roja have been crowned World Champions for the second time after a tense battle with Argentina in New Jersey.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its climax as Spain take on Argentina in a highly anticipated final. The match pits the defending champions against one of football's rising powers, with Lionel Messi's enduring legacy meeting the emergence of Spain's teenage star Lamine Yamal
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