Spain lifts the FIFA World Cup Champions trophy following final match against Argentina, on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Spain celebrates with the FIFA World Cup trophy following its match against Argentina on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Lionel Messi (10) during the presentation ceremony of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)” loading=”lazy” width=”960″ height=”640″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Nf7y_58LjgiHqKkI9.ebKg–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/dallas_morning_news_articles_211/898572856060d9544b4e962491ab138a”>
The FIFA World Cup Trophy is seen past Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) during the presentation ceremony of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) gets greeted by Spain players as he walks to the stage during the presentation ceremony of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) and other players looks dejected during the presentation ceremony of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Spain players celebrate after winning the FIFA World Cup final match Argentina, on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Spain players celebrate after winning the FIFA World Cup final match Argentina, on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Spain players celebrate after winning the FIFA World Cup final match Argentina, on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Spain players celebrate after winning the FIFA World Cup final match Argentina, on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Spain players celebrate after winning the FIFA World Cup final match Argentina, on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Pedri (20) blocks a pass by Argentina defender Nicolás Tagliafico (3) during extra time of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)” loading=”lazy” width=”960″ height=”640″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/fJgzarAsX1o0cuuzow1AUQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/dallas_morning_news_articles_211/759b738075ee879d7c7d0a58167b457f”>
Spain midfielder Pedri (20) blocks a pass by Argentina defender Nicolás Tagliafico (3) during extra time of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) stumbles as he dribbles up the pitch during extra time of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Nahuel Molina (26) fouls Spain forward Nico Williams (17) during the extra time of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)” loading=”lazy” width=”960″ height=”640″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/AXhL_ocI8TSeyHO9NUY_8g–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/dallas_morning_news_articles_211/aa931d4e0c08baf430ec94503eb3bc60″>
Argentina defender Nahuel Molina (26) fouls Spain forward Nico Williams (17) during the extra time of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) during the extra time of FIFA World Cup final match against Spain, on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Mikel Merino (6) during the overtime of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)” loading=”lazy” width=”960″ height=”640″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zOA5oFLfhpNVLS7g_bG6KQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/dallas_morning_news_articles_211/822d288fe5168f4cd29fa811f7d6e9fe”>
Argentina defender Nicolás Otamendi (19) clears the ball past Spain midfielder Mikel Merino (6) during the overtime of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Spain forward Nico Williams (17) dribbles past Argentina defender Nahuel Molina during the overtime of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Giuliano Simeone (17) during the extra time of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)” loading=”lazy” width=”960″ height=”640″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/FVepsT.hbfsC9oUtFTH_ug–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/dallas_morning_news_articles_211/d8deaba9afcc5b541c96ce304c182af9″>
Spain midfielder Mikel Merino (6) blocks the ball against Argentina forward Giuliano Simeone (17) during the extra time of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Ferrán Torres (7) takes a moment to himself ahead of the start of extra time during FIFA World Cup final match against Argentina, on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)” loading=”lazy” width=”960″ height=”640″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/m42_sFk0NYm.v0uJ5Rj_Cw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/dallas_morning_news_articles_211/6fc155309fb9df7d72cad137fa028614″>
Spain midfielder Ferrán Torres (7) takes a moment to himself ahead of the start of extra time during FIFA World Cup final match against Argentina, on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Enzo Fernández (24) receives a red card after fouling Spain defender Pau Cubarsí (22) during the second half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)” loading=”lazy” width=”960″ height=”640″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Fs6jxhniz7X_Rfsg3e_R8A–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/dallas_morning_news_articles_211/8a632060b501c49c10213ad2cb92435b”>
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández (24) receives a red card after fouling Spain defender Pau Cubarsí (22) during the second half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Spain defender Pau Cubarsí (22) reacts after a foul by Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández (24) during the second half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández (24) fouls Spain defender Pau Cubarsí (22) during the second half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Rodri (16) steps in to recover the ball against Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) during the second half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)” loading=”lazy” width=”960″ height=”640″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/jPK3a1UsBnnl9opvdPaW4w–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/dallas_morning_news_articles_211/de679e85e7098af2a8f162480ad3477e”>
Spain midfielder Rodri (16) steps in to recover the ball against Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) during the second half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Spain midfielder Rodri (16) tries to stop Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) during the second half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts after a being fouled during the second half of FIFA World Cup final match against Spain, on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Facundo Medina (25) during the second half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)” loading=”lazy” width=”960″ height=”640″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/d7p7irgywB6TFQuRcHu8gQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/dallas_morning_news_articles_211/b291dfe79fe92672331c521fb3a3ce12″>
Spain midfielder Mikel Merino (6) goes agains Argentina defender Facundo Medina (25) during the second half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Julián Álvarez (9) dribbles the ball against Spain defender Pau Cubarsí (22) during the second half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)” loading=”lazy” width=”960″ height=”640″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/QjvbySjNBBPedJwtQZcQfQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/dallas_morning_news_articles_211/9238566979fd2fbd9b7ea20dd7240ecb”>
Argentina forward Julián Álvarez (9) dribbles the ball against Spain defender Pau Cubarsí (22) during the second half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Alexis Mac Allister (20) looks to defend against Spain defender Pedro Porro during the first half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)” loading=”lazy” width=”960″ height=”640″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5wKIxlXKe1DZq4HaTwrQiA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/dallas_morning_news_articles_211/496ca4bae87ad089bbdc791837cee9a3″>
Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister (20) looks to defend against Spain defender Pedro Porro during the first half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
during the first half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Marc Cucurella (24) during the first half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)” loading=”lazy” width=”960″ height=”640″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/uMIN1x4oD0KOVyVm_CAzzA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/dallas_morning_news_articles_211/0112cf6a48d5a15ad727eec289561078″>
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández (24) passes the ball past Spain defender Marc Cucurella (24) during the first half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Rodrigo de Paul (7) during the first half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)” loading=”lazy” width=”960″ height=”640″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/DviLGc9tMUgsqkveaGCaSw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/dallas_morning_news_articles_211/f5972f69b29c42553a6ec33675d74b5c”>
Spain defender Marc Cucurella (24) defends the ball against Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul (7) during the first half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) follows the play during the first half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Gonzalo Montiel (4) clears the ball past Spain midfielder Álex Baena (15) during the first half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)” loading=”lazy” width=”960″ height=”640″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1KQSp.x1hXVwUg9rmJqF8g–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/dallas_morning_news_articles_211/f889c419d70173af57cc65cc3490847f”>
Argentina defender Gonzalo Montiel (4) clears the ball past Spain midfielder Álex Baena (15) during the first half of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Argentina players take the field during warm up ahead of FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday against Spain, July 19, 2026 , at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Argentina fans gather to rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New York’s Time Square, on Saturday, July 18, 2026. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Argentina fans gather to rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New York’s Time Square, on Saturday, July 18, 2026. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Argentina fans gather to rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New York’s Time Square, on Saturday, July 18, 2026. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Argentina fans gather to rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New York’s Time Square, on Saturday, July 18, 2026. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Argentina fans gather to rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New York’s Time Square, on Saturday, July 18, 2026. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Argentina fans gather to rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New York’s Time Square, on Saturday, July 18, 2026. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
Argentina fans gather to rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New York’s Time Square, on Saturday, July 18, 2026. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News)
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