Gallery: Our Spanish trio lift the World Cup
Three Arsenal football players were part of the Spanish national team that won the World Cup after defeating Argentina 1-0. The victory marks Spain's second World Cup title, with the tournament hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Why it matters
This highlights the global reach of professional football and the success of club players on the international stage.
Three Arsenal stars became world champions on Sunday night, as Spain overcame Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup for the second time.
Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and David Raya were among the 26-man squad to triumph at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as they produced a dominant performance to wrestle the trophy from the 2022 champions.
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