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๐Ÿ“ฑ Top reaction to Spain's second World Cup win

ESPN Monday 20 July 2026, 00:04 UTC By ESPN staff 2 min read
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For the first time since 2010, Spain are World Cup champions. Ferran Torres' goal in the 106th minute made the difference for the Spanish, who defeated Argentina 1-0 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The goal had been coming for Spain, who held Argentina without a shot for the entirety of regular time and finished the game with a 20 to two shot differential.

For the first time since 2010, Spain are World Cup champions. Ferran Torres' goal in the 106th minute made the difference for the Spanish, who defeated Argentina 1-0 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The goal had been coming for Spain, who held Argentina without a shot for the entirety of regular time and finished the game with a 20 to two shot differential. The final win means Spain are now reigning champions of both the World Cup and the UEFA European Championship, which it won in 2024. Spain also won the 2008 EURO before winning the World Cup in 2010. Per ESPN Research, this title marks the third time the reigning EURO champion also won the next World Cup (2008-10 Spain and 1972-74 West Germany). Notable names from around the sports world and beyond chimed in to congratulate Spain on its victory, including Carlos Alcaraz and Caleb Williams. VAMOOOOOOOS ESPAร‘A!!!!!!!!!!! โญ๏ธโญ๏ธ โ€” Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) July 19, 2026 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ!!!!! โ€” Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) July 19, 2026 Messi ๐Ÿฅฒ โ€” Caleb Williams (@CALEBcsw) July 19, 2026 CAMPEONES DEL MUNDO ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŒŽ pic.twitter.com/StbR9SUtU7 โ€” Pau Gasol (@paugasol) July 19, 2026 Felicitaciones Espaรฑa! โ€” Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) July 19, 2026 Merecidรญsimo campeรณn mundial. ร‰pico campeonato de Argentina! Gracias chicos por tanto! Son enormes. A celebrarlos como merecen!! Footballs the winner#fifaworldcup #fifaworldcup โ€” Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) July 19, 2026 Lamine Yamal has now won a World Cup, Euros for Spain & 2 League Titles for Barcelona... โ€” Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) July 19, 2026 Pau Cubarsรญ has now won a World Cup & 2 League titles for Barcelona.... Both 19 years old - the future is bright for Spanish Football. Wow! Congratulations ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ#fifaworldcup #fifaworldcup2026 Best team won congratulations Spain โ€” Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) July 19, 2026 ๐ŸŒ ๐—ช๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—Ÿ๐—— ๐—–๐—จ๐—ฃ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ โ€” FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 19, 2026 Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, Pedri Gonzรกlez, Pau Cubarsรญ, Eric Garcia, Pablo Gavi, Joan Garcia... WORLD CHAMPIONS! ๐Ÿ“ธ @fifaworldcup pic.twitter.com/QKBgiFyYiT ๐Ÿ‘ CHAMPIONS! ๐Ÿ‘ โ€” Real Madrid C.F. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ (@realmadriden) July 19, 2026 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 1-0 ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ช @Cucurella3 ๐Ÿ† FIFA World Cup 2026 pic.twitter.com/Hfece1nOxa SPAIN, WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS โญ๏ธโญ๏ธ โ€” Atlรฉtico de Madrid (@atletienglish) July 19, 2026 รlex Baena. Marcos Llorente. Marc Pubill. Alejandro Grimaldo. You're Spanish football and Atlรฉtico de Madrid history ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pic.twitter.com/lnfxgDx1A0 Rodri is a #FIFAWorldCup champion! ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿฉต pic.twitter.com/lPr7vlH9D9 โ€” Manchester City (@ManCity) July 19, 2026 World champion! ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ† โ€” Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) July 19, 2026 Congratulations Fabiรกn! ๐Ÿ‘ pic.twitter.com/vZ4np0enUe Victor and Spain are 2026 #FIFAWorldCup winners ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pic.twitter.com/ceB1EDvo35 โ€” Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 19, 2026
Spain (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT) Ferran Torres' (PERSON) Spanish (ORG) Argentina 1-0 (ORG) New York (LOCATION) East Rutherford (LOCATION) New Jersey (LOCATION) Argentina (LOCATION) the World Cup (EVENT) ESPN Research (ORG) West Germany (LOCATION) Carlos Alcaraz (PERSON) Caleb Williams (PERSON) VAMOOOOOOOS ESPAร‘A! (ORG)
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