The night of July 20 became historic for world football. In New York, at the main stadium of the 2026 World Cup, the final match concluded, determining the new owner of the most prestigious trophy in sports. The tournament winner was the Spanish national team, which defeated the Argentine team in a tense battle.
A Final Without Goals in Regular Time
The match-battle turned out to be extremely intriguing. Throughout all 90 minutes of regular time, neither team managed to break through the opponent's defense. The score remained zero, while the tension in the stands grew with every minute. The decisive moment arrived only in extra time — it was then that the Spaniards managed to score the only goal, which proved to be the winning one.
Trump at the Award Ceremony
Special attention to the final was shown by the President of the USA, Donald Trump. He personally attended the match and became one of the key participants in the award ceremony. Together with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, he went out to the players to present the medals.
First, the silver medals were handed to the Argentine team, and then the gold ones — to the winners from Spain. After this, Trump and Infantino personally handed the FIFA trophy to the captain of the Spanish team. At this moment, judging by the footage, Trump intentionally stood next to the celebrating players to get into the group shot — his gaze was directed straight at the cameras.
End of an Era and a Look to the Future
With this ceremony, the 2026 World Cup is officially closed. Spain added another line to its history of victories, while Argentina remained with silver. The next battle for the title of world champion will take place only in four years — in 2030.
This final will be remembered not only for the sporting triumph but also for the political context: the presence of the head of state at the award ceremony became a bright symbol of attention to football as a global phenomenon.
