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Spain fans hail new generation, as Argentina says goodbye to an icon

Revellers take to streets of New York following Spain’s defeat of Argentina in Messi’s likely final World Cup match.

The 2030 tournament will span six countries and three continents as FIFA celebrates the World Cup’s centenary.

Ferran Torres scores the only goal of the game as Spain win their second World Cup.

Spain are world champions for the second time after Ferran Torres scored the winner against Argentina in extra time.

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Several games in the 2026 World Cup have already ended in dramatic penalty shootouts.

All the biggest talking points and statistics from the first 45 minutes of a goalless World Cup final in New Jersey.

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Fans light up NYC’s Little Argentina ahead of Spain World Cup final clash.

Al Jazeera reporters faced lengthy queues to enter the stadium due to tighter security checks.

World Cup in NYC offered a chance for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to display progressive messaging on the world stage.

Abandoned as a baby and brought up by nuns in Baghdad, Kelly will be preforming alongside global megastars.