Spain Crowned World Champions | Annapolis News

Spain shocks the world by lifting the World Cup with a 1-0 extra-time thriller against Argentina, thanks to Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute winner — a stunning moment that ends Lionel Messi’s quest for a second consecutive title, likely his final World Cup appearance. Spain’s ironclad defense allowed just one goal in eight matches, shattering the record for fewest goals conceded by a World Cup champion. This victory also makes Spain the first nation to hold both men’s and women’s titles simultaneously, following last year’s women’s triumph. Spain dominated possession and shots, while Argentina’s goalkeeper made 12 incredible saves — but Spain’s relentless pressure proved decisive. With this win, Spain extends its unbeaten run to 38 matches, the longest ever for a European team, and hasn’t lost in over two years. The tournament itself was the largest ever, with 48 teams across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, drawing global audiences and a star-studded crowd featuring athletes and Hollywood icons. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/86bbdf9d5efeb920