Jul 20, 2026 · 28 min · 9 segments
Spain has defeated Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final to become WORLD CHAMPIONS for the second time! On the surface, a solitary goal in extra time doesn't sound overly impressive or…
Goran PaladinHost
Paul IfillHost
Jacob SpoonleyHost
Well, I don't know if there can be any doubt that Spain were the best team on the face of the planet in 2026 after that performance, not only against Argentina in the final, gentlemen, but throughout the competition as a whole, Jacob.


And even if you rewind the clock two years ago, they accounted for England in the Euro 2024 final.

It's kind of intimidating to think what can happen from now, especially when you've got Kibasi, Pedri, Ramir, Amal.

So that for me is the future, but the right now, they played this game in such a controlled manner from start to finish.

You didn't feel like it was ever out of their grasp, but equally you felt like they were always in control and they were pushing Argentina around the field, tactically at least, I think.

I just feel like they've been fantastic all tournament, but kind of no one noticed until the semifinal.

But I think they took care of business all the way through the tournament is what I'm saying.

Because I think everybody went, oh, Spain have had a good tournament and they're not letting many goals.

part of me thought, maybe if Argentina can just hang in there and Messi can have that one magical moment.

Well, I don't know if there can be any doubt that Spain were the best team on the face of the planet in 2026 after that performance, not only against Argentina in the final, gentlemen, but throughout the competition as a whole, Jacob.


And even if you rewind the clock two years ago, they accounted for England in the Euro 2024 final.

It's kind of intimidating to think what can happen from now, especially when you've got Kibasi, Pedri, Ramir, Amal.

So that for me is the future, but the right now, they played this game in such a controlled manner from start to finish.

You didn't feel like it was ever out of their grasp, but equally you felt like they were always in control and they were pushing Argentina around the field, tactically at least, I think.

I just feel like they've been fantastic all tournament, but kind of no one noticed until the semifinal.

But I think they took care of business all the way through the tournament is what I'm saying.

Because I think everybody went, oh, Spain have had a good tournament and they're not letting many goals.

part of me thought, maybe if Argentina can just hang in there and Messi can have that one magical moment.
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