Spain new golden generation show say dem be the real deal as dem beat Lionel Messi and Argentina 1-0 after extra time take win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ferran Torres na im score the only goal for New Jersey, as Spain deny Messi fairytale ending, come force Argentina enter history with one record wey dem no go dey proud of, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Spain New Golden Generation Show Class Against Lionel Messi Argentina
From the first whistle, Spain take control of the match and no gree Argentina settle. Dem dey hold ball well, press high and create better chances from the beginning.
Young star Lamine Yamal nearly open scoring after Emiliano Martínez make fine save. Dani Olmo, Mikel Oyarzabal and Marc Cucurella also trouble the Argentina defence as Spain dominate the first half.
Even though Martínez make plenty important saves to keep Argentina inside the game, Lionel Messi no really see chance to shine.
Spain midfield and defence block almost every route wey fit carry ball reach the 39-year-old captain.
Messi, wey many people believe say this na im last World Cup match, struggle throughout the game as Spain players no allow am get space to create any magic.
After halftime, Spain continue with the pressure. Martínez still dey save him team as e stop Ferran Torres, Pau Cubarsí and Dani Olmo from scoring.
Argentina wahala come increase for stoppage time when Enzo Fernández collect second yellow card after one reckless tackle, leaving the defending champions with 10 men before extra time start.
Lionel Messi Watch Argentina Set Historic World Cup Final Record
Even after 90 minutes, Argentina never fit register one single shot, making dem the first team for World Cup final history to finish normal time without one attempt on goal.
Messi later manage fire one shot late for the game, but by then Spain don already control everything for the pitch.
Nico Williams even think say e don score for extra time before referee cancel the goal because of foul during the build-up.
Spain finally break Argentina resistance for the 106th minute.
Williams nod the ball enter Ferran Torres path and the Barcelona forward waste no time as e blast the ball enter the roof of the net to give Spain the winning goal.
The victory crown one unforgettable tournament for Spain new golden generation, with stars like Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Pau Cubarsí and Ferran Torres leading La Roja to their second FIFA World Cup title.
The win also extend Spain unbeaten run to 38 international matches and give dem their sixth victory from seven major tournament finals, proving say this young squad don become one of the strongest national teams for world football.
For Messi and Argentina, na painful way to end the tournament.
The former champions fail to defend their World Cup title, while the Argentine legend see wetin fit be him final international match end with heartbreak instead of another historic celebration.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Awards Winners
Best Player: Rodri
Best Young Player: Pau Cubarsí
Best Goalkeeper: Unai Simón
Top Goalscorer: Kylian Mbappé — 10 Goals
Player Wey Give Assist Pass Everybody: Michael Olise — 7 Assists
Team Wey Score Pass Everybody
England — 20 Goals
France — 20 Goals
Best Defence: Spain — Dem Concede Only 1 Goal
Argentina come become the first team for World Cup history wey reach final without even one player wey make the tournament award winners list.
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Last Updated on July 20, 2026 7:45 am by Hitvibz Media
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