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Spain secures World Cup victory, solidifies soccer dominance

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

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Spain secures World Cup victory, solidifies soccer dominance

Summary

Spain's men's soccer team won the World Cup on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0. This victory complements Spain's recent successes, including being the current European champions and Olympic gold medalists. The men's team remains unbeaten in 38 matches and is made up of both established and emerging talents, with coach Luis de la Fuente praising their collective performance. Spain also holds the women's World Cup title and has a robust youth development system supporting its top squads. The recent triumphs highlight Spain's tactical identity and talent across all levels.

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By the Numbers

•Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina 1-0.
•Luis de la Fuente led the team amid a revival of Spanish soccer.
•Spain maintains a 38-match unbeaten streak in men's international soccer.
•The country also holds the women's World Cup title.
•A strong youth system supports Spain's ongoing success.

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2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Sticking to its tactical identity and collective talent, Spain reigning supreme atop soccer world

What they're saying

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Spanish soccer has reached a level of its own. Spain’s World Cup victory on Sunday added to the nation’s long list of recent triumphs across men’s, women’s and youth competitions, highlighting the dominance of a system that has stuck to a tactical identity and the development of collective talent. The men’s team is also the current European champion, the Olympic gold medalist and has reached the Nations League final twice — winning it once.
— Yahoo Sportsby TALES AZZONI

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