Spain beats Argentina in World Cup final; post-match brawl erupts

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match, played in the United States, saw Spain claim their second World Cup title. However, the victory was marred by a violent post-game confrontation between players. Argentina's Leandro Paredes grabbed Spain's Eric García by the throat during the brawl, which involved multiple players from both teams. The incident occurred after the final whistle as tensions boiled over following Argentina's heartbreaking loss. Meanwhile, in Spain, celebrations broke out across the country, with a million-strong crowd expected to welcome the team home in Madrid on Monday. The win also drew political reactions, as Iran praised Spain's victory, saying it brought joy to critics of the United States and Israel. Spanish fans cheered on both sides during the match, which was decided in extra time.