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“Weak”: Alexi Lalas Takes a Dig at Lionel Messi & Team’s Action After World Cup Loss to Spain

“Weak”: Alexi Lalas Takes a Dig at Lionel Messi & Team’s Action After World Cup Loss to Spain

A pathetic World Cup final performance shattered the spirit of Argentina as the defending champions ceded their crown to Spain. From violent events to skipping mandatory media sessions, the aftereffects were evident. A former USMNT icon had a single-word response to the shocking behavior of Argentina. The 1-0 defeat started a wave of post-match events […] The post “Weak”: Alexi Lalas Takes a Dig at Lionel Messi & Team’s Action After World Cup Loss to Spain appeared first on EssentiallySports.
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Soccer-We are the most united team, says emotional Spain coach De la Fuente

Soccer-We are the most united team, says emotional Spain coach De la Fuente

By Amy Tennery EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, July 19 (Reuters) - Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said a team-first mentality powered his players as they beat Argentina 1-0 on Sunday to win the World Cup for the second time and establish themselves as international football's dominant side. 
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Spain Secures World Cup Victory with Methodical Play Against Argentina

Spain Secures World Cup Victory with Methodical Play Against Argentina

Spain Secures World Cup Victory with Methodical Play Against Argentina
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Soccer-Spain coach De la Fuente hails world-class players

Soccer-Spain coach De la Fuente hails world-class players

By Nick Mulvenney EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, July 19 (Reuters) - Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lavished praise on his players after they beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday to win the World Cup for the second time and establish themselves as the dominant team in international football. 
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Argentina and Spain Clash in FIFA World Cup Final, Resulting in On-Field Scuffle

Argentina and Spain Clash in FIFA World Cup Final, Resulting in On-Field Scuffle

Argentina and Spain Clash in FIFA World Cup Final, Resulting in On-Field Scuffle
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Spain and Marc Cucurella crowned World Cup champions

Spain and Marc Cucurella crowned World Cup champions

The left-back played every minute of the tournament
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The Latest: Spain scores in stoppage time, leads short-handed Argentina 1-0 in World Cup final

The Latest: Spain scores in stoppage time, leads short-handed Argentina 1-0 in World Cup final

The World Cup final is finally here, and it’s going to stoppage time
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Spain's Dominance Over Argentina Secures World Cup Victory

Spain's Dominance Over Argentina Secures World Cup Victory

Spain's Dominance Over Argentina Secures World Cup Victory
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The Latest: Argentina down to 10 men vs Spain as World Cup final goes to extra time

The Latest: Argentina down to 10 men vs Spain as World Cup final goes to extra time

The World Cup final is finally here, and it’s going to stoppage time
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The Latest: Spain scores in extra time, beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup

The Latest: Spain scores in extra time, beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup

Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final
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Spain Defeats Argentina to Secure Second World Cup Title in New Jersey

Spain Defeats Argentina to Secure Second World Cup Title in New Jersey

Spain Defeats Argentina to Secure Second World Cup Title in New Jersey
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Eight things we learned from Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final

Eight things we learned from Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final

Spain is the world champion.