Spain Crowned World Champions | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

Spain shocks the world by lifting the World Cup with a 1-0 extra-time thriller against Argentina, thanks to Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute winner — a stunning moment that ends Lionel Messi’s quest for a second consecutive title, likely his final World Cup appearance. Spain’s ironclad defense allowed just one goal in eight matches, shattering the record for fewest goals conceded by a World Cup champion. This victory also makes Spain the first nation to hold both men’s and women’s titles simultaneously, following last year’s women’s triumph. Spain dominated possession and shots, while Argentina’s…