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Jul 20
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Spain beats Lionel Messi's Argentina to ...

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The FIFA World Cup 2026™ final ends with Spain as champions, after defeating Argentina 1-nil. A battle between Spain's 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, and Argentina's 39-year-old Lionel Messi. Spain's new generation, against Argentina's golden generation. Ferran Torres seals the winning goal in extra time at the 106th minute against Argentina in New Jersey. Nico Williams headed a Pedro Porro cross at the far post, and then Torres struck a goal in the net - past Argentina's goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez. This is Spain's second men's World Cup title, their first since South Africa in 2010. France's Kylian Mbappé claims the Golden Boot after scoring ten goals during the tournament, taking his career World Cup tally to 22. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode on World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she talks to former Socceroo, Tommy Oar to discuss the red card, VAR decisions, La Roja's unbeaten streak, Messi's legacy and Mbappé's Golden Boot win.

World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast is SBS's daily FIFA World Cup 2026™ podcast covering the biggest stories on and beyond the pitch.

In this episode:

· The FIFA World Cup 2026™ final ends with Spain as champions, after defeating Argentina 1-nil

· A battle between Spain's 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, and Argentina's 39-year-old Lionel Messi

· Ferran Torres seals the winning goal in extra time at the 106th minute against Argentina in New Jersey

· Nico Williams headed a Pedro Porro cross at the far post, and then Torres struck a goal in the net - past Argentina's goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez

· This is Spain's second men's World Cup title, their first since South Africa in 2010

· Former Socceroo, Tommy Oar discusses the red card, VAR decisions, La Roja's unbeaten streak and Messi's legacy

· France's Kylian Mbappé claims the Golden Boot after scoring ten goals during the tournament, taking his career World Cup tally to 22.

 

 

From unforgettable moments, match highlights, emerging stars, FIFA politics, major controversies and the stories shaping the tournament, The 90+ brings you the key talking points from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ every day.

For more on this series, follow The 90+ Podcast.

Get daily updates on the SBS News website and follow SBS Sport on YouTube, TikTok, X, Instagram and Facebook for all the latest from the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

The FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ kicks off on June 12 (AEST) - with coverage starting for the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa from 4am (AEST) - and will be an exclusive broadcast on SBS in Australia.

You can watch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ live, free and exclusive on SBS, SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand.
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