Overview
- Spain beat Argentina 1–0 in the final at MetLife Stadium to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Pre-match analytics from Opta had given Spain a higher win probability, estimating about a 59.5% chance versus Argentina’s 40.5%.
- Hours after the match, central Buenos Aires saw clashes between some fans and police in which water cannon were used and at least 12 people were arrested.
- In Spain, overnight celebratory unrest across multiple cities left two people dead, more than 80 injured, and at least 12 people detained, with incidents reported in Madrid, Barcelona and smaller towns.
- UEFA completed its Champions League qualifying draw in Nyon, confirming Shakhtar Donetsk’s direct group-stage place and scheduling the 2026–27 final for 5 June 2027 at Madrid’s Metropolitano.