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Spain could make World Cup history: The first to win men's and women's trophies back-to-back

Spain could make World Cup history: The first to win men's and women's trophies back-to-back
NPR News Friday 17 July 2026, 20:17 UTC By Madeline Fox 1 min read
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The Spanish Men's National Team will face Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final. The country's women's team lifted its first World Cup trophy in 2023.(Image credit: Florencia Tan Jun)

The Spanish Men's National Team will face Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final. The country's women's team lifted its first World Cup trophy in 2023.

(Image credit: Florencia Tan Jun)

Spain (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT) The Spanish Men's National Team (ORG) Argentina (LOCATION) 2023.(Image (ORG) Florencia Tan Jun (PERSON)
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