{"id":7115,"date":"2026-07-20T04:45:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T23:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=7115"},"modified":"2026-07-21T19:46:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T14:01:32","slug":"spain-crowned-fifa-world-cup-2026-champions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=7115","title":{"rendered":"Spain Crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 Champions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">New Jersey, July 19 \u2014 Spain are the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a dramatic final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, securing Spain&#8217;s second World Cup title and their first since 2010. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Spain dominated much of the match, creating numerous chances, but Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Mart\u00ednez produced a series of outstanding saves to keep the score level throughout regulation time. The breakthrough finally came in extra time when Torres found the net to send Spanish players and fans into celebration. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Argentina&#8217;s hopes of retaining the World Cup were dealt a major blow after midfielder Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez was sent off, leaving the defending champions with 10 men late in the match. Lionel Messi, appearing in what is widely believed to be his final World Cup, was unable to inspire an equalizer despite a determined late push. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The victory marks a historic achievement for Spain, who became world champions for the second time after their 2010 triumph. Under coach Luis de la Fuente, Spain completed an outstanding tournament, highlighted by disciplined defending and an unbeaten run to lift football&#8217;s biggest prize.\u00a0<\/span><!--\/data\/user\/0\/com.samsung.android.app.notes\/files\/clipdata\/clipdata_bodytext_260719_185900_306.sdocx--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Jersey, July 19 \u2014 Spain are the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a dramatic final at New York New Jersey Stadium. 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