Spain has claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina. The decisive match took place on Sunday at the New York New Jersey Stadium in the United States, with a late goal from Ferran Torres securing the win during extra time.
This victory marks Spain's second World Cup championship, arriving 16 years after the country secured its first title in 2010 with a winning goal by Andres Iniesta. The triumph has drawn significant international attention and praise.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took to X to share his reaction, stating, "I wholeheartedly congratulate the Spanish National Team on winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and I extend my greetings and warm regards, on behalf of my country and my nation, to the friendly people of Spain."
The official State of Palestine account also issued a congratulatory message on X, pairing the sentiment with an image of the team celebrating their win and including Palestinian, Spanish, and heart emojis. Additionally, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed his pride in the team on X, thanking the players for their dedicated effort in clinching the trophy.
