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Spain's 'victory for football' over 'embarrassing' Argentina

Spain's 'victory for football' over 'embarrassing' Argentina
BBC Sport Monday 20 July 2026, 00:28 UTC 1 min read
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Describing a result as a 'victory for football' might seem like a trite cliché – but the 2026 World Cup final feels closer to giving that aphorism truth than any other game.

Describing a result as a 'victory for football' might seem like a trite cliché – but the 2026 World Cup final feels closer to giving that aphorism truth than any other game.
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