In the mixed zone, from which the Argentine players fled stealthily and treacherously after losing the final, demonstrating their nonexistent greatness in defeat, a Brazilian journalist was summarizing what was seen in the longest World Cup in history: “Football finally won.”
From Johannesburg to New Jersey. From eight world champions in 2010 to another eight in 2026. From Andrés Iniesta’s goal to Ferran Torres’. The two stars that the Spanish national team wears on its jersey have a strong Barça accent. Within a squad full of excellent footballers without a big reputation, except for the bright Lamine Yamal and despite having a Ballon d’Or winner like Rodrigo Hernández, Barça has once again left its mark on a Spanish team that has earned admiration throughout the 38 days of the World Cup.
Among the many reactions generated by Spain’s victory in the World Cup, one of the most emotional has perhaps been that of Iñaki Williams. The Athletic Club forward, an international player for Ghana, has dedicated heartfelt words to his younger brother, Nico Williams, who is part of the team that yesterday defeated Argentina in the final and who was in fact the author of a commendable headed assist to Ferran Torres, allowing him to score the only goal of the match.
Leo Messi spoke for the first time after Spain’s victory over Argentina in the World Cup final. The Argentine star, who played his third World Cup final against the Spanish team, shared a message on his Instagram account along with an image with the runner-up medal at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the venue where he broke down in tears after being cheered by his compatriots in the stands.
FIFA will open a disciplinary investigation to analyze the incidents that occurred after the 2026 World Cup final and has appointed an instructor to investigate the events that took place after the World Cup final in which Spain won 1-0 against Argentina in New Jersey.
The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, received the Spanish national team this Monday at the Palacio de la Moncloa upon their return from the United States. After visiting the Royal Family at the Palacio de la Zarzuela, Luis de la Fuente’s men went to the residence of the President of the Government to celebrate La Roja’s victory. The Minister of Education, Vocational Training, and Sports, Milagros Tolón, was also present at the reception.
The city of Madrid has fully rallied behind the Spanish national team. Hundreds of thousands of people have been in the streets of the capital since mid-afternoon. The Government Delegation in Madrid estimates up to two million people, including the entire route. In the Plaza de Cibeles, the players are climbing onto the stage set up for the celebration. Neither the 36-degree temperature nor the desire for vacations and to escape the capital have dampened the enthusiasm of the fans, who have been forming rivers of people heading towards the square that houses the Madrid City Hall and the Bank of Spain. The goal: to see their idols, even if they couldn’t have them as close as they wanted.
16 years later, the Spanish national team was able to lift the most precious trophy in the world of football, the World Cup, to the sky. After the celebrations on the pitch at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the Spanish delegation took a flight from Newark International Airport at 2:00 AM in New Jersey that landed this Monday, specifically at 2:35 PM at Adolfo Suárez Airport in Madrid.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated this Sunday, shortly after La Roja’s victory over Argentina (1-0) in the 2026 World Cup final, that “there are no tensions” with Spain and that the relations between both countries are going through a good moment.
The same habits as always. And the same mindset, as strong as overwhelming. This is how Ferran Torres faced this World Cup. And, just like Andrés Iniesta was in 2010, he became the hero of the final against Argentina by scoring the goal that allowed Spain to win the second star in its history.