Jubilation in Spain as La Roja beat Argentina to win second World Cup title - Al Jazeera
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win their second World Cup title. The victory sparked widespread celebrations across Spain, though some fans in Catalonia maintained support for Argentina due to Lionel Messi's legacy.
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Fans in Spanish city on Mediterranean cheer on both sides as Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info In Castelldefels, a tourist town south of Barcelona, fans from both nationalities enjoyed the match thanks to the presence of a sizeable Argentinian emigre community [Graham Keeley/Al Jazeera] By Graham Keeley Published On 20 Jul 2026 20 Jul 2026 Castelldefels, Spain – Fans waving the red and gold Spanish flag have filled the streets, shot fireworks into the night sky and hugged each other into the early hours of Monday after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final.
The jubilation on the streets was echoed in towns and cities across Spain as La Roja won the title on Sunday for the second time with a goal by Ferran Torres in extra time.
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