Argentina, World Cup and Spain
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The Muppets joined in on the orchestral performance of 'Seven Nation Army' at the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show 🔥
The first-ever World Cup final halftime show packed plenty into 11 minutes. Here's everything you might have missed.
Argentina's FIFA World Cup Final: Argentina has reached seven FIFA World Cup finals, securing three championship titles. They won their first title in 1978 and their third in 2022. The team also finished as runners-up in three previous tournaments.
Spain and Lamine Yamal are aiming to become the seventh country to win multiple World Cups. Argentina stands in the way in the final.
Spain went all the way round the footballing wheel on Sunday, from silk to sludge, from purity to persistence, and still ended up exactly where they wanted to be -- World Cup champions, with the ball at their feet and belief in their bones.
It took extra time, but Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 behind a Ferran Torres goal in the 106th minute to capture the nation’s second ever World Cup title. CNN’s Amanda Davies was at the stadium in New Jersey to witness Spain’s triumph.
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Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez contemplates retirement after FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has said he is contemplating whether to retire from international football after his side's defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
Spain’s run to the title was impressive, but the legacy of this tournament will likely extend far beyond the victor.
