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NEWS SUMMARY
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, ended with Spain winning its second World Cup title. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal in the 105th minute. Argentina finished as runners-up in what is expected to be Lionel Messi’s final World Cup appearance. England claimed third place after beating France 6-4 in a high-scoring playoff. France’s Kylian Mbappé made history by becoming the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer. The tournament was the first ever to feature 48 teams, making it the biggest FIFA World Cup in history. Spain impressed throughout the tournament with their game under coach Luis de la Fuente. Young stars such as Lamine Yamal played a key role in Spain’s success, highlighting a new generation of talent.
