World Cup final player ratings: How Spain and Argentina players rated
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup, marking their first title since 2010. The match featured a strong defensive performance from Spain and a decisive goal involving Pedro Porro.
Why it matters
The World Cup is the most significant global sporting event, and this result marks a major milestone for Spanish football.
Figure caption, Ferran Torres finally gives Spain a lead against Argentina
Spain have won the World Cup after beating Argentina 1-0 in the final.
BBC Sport journalist Neil Johnston assesses how the players performed in New Jersey - and you can see how BBC Sport readers rated them at the bottom of the page too.
Unai Simon: Came charging outside his box in the opening minutes which almost led to disaster before recovering to help Spain add the World Cup to their European triumph of two-years ago. 7
Marc Cucurella: Drove forward on numerous occasions and went close with a rare first-half attempt which whistled just wide. 7
Aymeric Laporte: Has been a rock at the back throughout the tournament – and so he was once again as Spain recorded a seventh clean sheet in eight games. 7
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