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Spain secures FIFA World Cup victory over Argentina, tennis stars celebrate

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:52 AM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Spain secures FIFA World Cup victory over Argentina, tennis stars celebrate

Summary

Spain claimed victory against Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at the New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the second half of extra time, leading Spain to its second World Cup title. Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz celebrated the win enthusiastically, with Alcaraz attending the match and participating in the pre-match trophy presentation. Other Spanish tennis players also shared their joy on social media. With the World Cup concluded, attention in sports shifts to the upcoming tennis events in the United States, including the US Open.

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By the Numbers

•Spain defeats Argentina in the World Cup final on July 19.
•Ferran Torres scores the winning goal in extra time.
•Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz lead the celebrations.
•Alcaraz attends the match and presents the World Cup trophy.
•Tennis events in the U.S. are next on the sports calendar.

Latest Updates

2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, and Other Tennis Stars React As Spain Wins FIFA World Cup

What they're saying

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Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz led the celebrations as Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the second half of extra time to help Spain win the World Cup for the second time.
— Yahoo Sports

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