The team’s leader may not be a storied striker like Argentina’s Lionel Messi — and its teenage phenom may not have scored every game — but Spain’s best moments often came from the most unexpected players. Ferran Torres of Spain scores the first and only goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday.Al Bello / Getty ImagesJuly 20, 2026, 12:52 AM EDTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — To the casual observer, the 2026 World Cup final may have looked like a David vs. Goliath type of tale as the small contingent of Spain supporters were drowned out by a sea of blue and white Argentina jerseys in the stands of Metlife Stadium on Sunday.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
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The team’s leader may not be a storied striker like Argentina’s Lionel Messi — and its teenage phenom may not have scored every game — but Spain’s best moments often came from the most unexpected players.
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