PremiumHome / Sport / Football / Football World CupMichael BurgessSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·20 Jul, 2026 05:41 AM4 mins to readSpain celebrate with the World Cup trophy. Photo / PhotosportSpain celebrate with the World Cup trophy. Photo / PhotosportAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Far from the amazing spectacle we all wanted – but not terrible either.That will be the overriding memory of the 2026 Fifa World Cup final on Monday (NZT) in New Jersey, where Spain emerged victorious over a dogged, slightly negative Argentina.
It was the right result and there was
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