Sunday, July 19 recap — Spain are world champions, the Martínez wall and Messi's tears
The 2026 World Cup is over. At MetLife Stadium, Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to claim their second star, sixteen years after the first. A two-hour siege broken by Enzo Fernández's red card, then a Ferran Torres goal. Emi Martínez made eleven saves, a final record; Messi left the stage in tears. Three Gunners — Raya, Merino, Zubimendi — go home world champions.
