The 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a close on Monday, and the world was watching.From Tumbalong Park in Sydney to the Gaza Strip, the world stopped to watch Spain clash with Argentina.At home in Alicante, Spain, crowds were in raptures. Source: AAP / Sipa USA / Adelina CobosThe love for both teams was felt around the world. At Sydney's Tumbalong Park and other live sites around the country, fans gathered to watch the match early on Monday morning. Source: AAP / George ChanFor some fans, there were technical issues. The big screen at this Melbourne pub switched to an AFL game from the night before halfway through the World Cup final, leaving fans to pull the match up on their phones. Source: SBS News / Cathryn BoyesNews that makes senseYour trusted source for staying up-to-date with the world around you. Get free daily news updates and analysis, straight to your inbox.You can also watch all the World Cup highlights on your personal device of choice, for free, via SBS On Demand. Source: SBS News / Pranjali SehgalFor Argentina supporters in Australia who headed to live sites, celebrations turned to heartbreak as the team failed to secure a second consecutive World Cup win. Source: SBS News / Cathryn BoyesIn Venezuela, earthquake refugees gathered to watch an outdoor broadcast of the match. Source: AAP / AP / Ariana CubillosIn Gaza, football fans gathered in the middle of the night around a projector and the ruins of buildings to watch the match. Source: AAP / EPA / Mohammed SaberIn the United States, fans gathered at watch parties like this one in Lemon Hill, Philadelphia. Source: AAP / Sipa USA / Bastiaan SlabbersFans were awake early in Kolkata, India to watch the match. Source: AAP / EPA / Piyal AdhikaryBangladeshi fans made it crystal clear where their allegiances lay. Source: AAP / Sipa USA / Istiyak Ahamed SrabonIn the Philippines, a country where many have complex feelings about Spain, they were up all night. Source: AAP / EPA / Rolex Dela PenaNo matter what side of the team divide they fell on, fans in Beijing gathered to watch the tournament's final. Source: AAP / EPA / Wu HaoFor the latest from SBS News, download our app and subscribe to our newsletter.