Spain wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Fox News Chief Correspondent Jonathan Hunt reports on Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup Final victory against Argentina in a match at New York and New Jersey Stadium on 'The Big Weekend Show.'
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The Spanish hero of the World Cup final, Ferran Torres, decided to celebrate his country's victory on Monday with a nod to President Donald Trump.
As tens of thousands of Spaniards welcomed home their World Cup-winning team during a victory parade, Torres, who scored the winning goal in the 106th minute to beat Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium, was seen wearing a cap that read “Make Spain Great Again,” an adaptation of Trump's “Make America Great Again” slogan.
Torres posted a photo with the mob of faithful from Spain while in a vehicle, while wearing his hat and without a shirt.
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Ferran Torres of Spain celebrates with his medal following the team's victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026. (Michael Regan/FIFA)
While it could simply be a coincidence that Torres decided to choose that hat for his celebration, Trump presented the World Cup trophy to Spain captain Rodrí and the rest of the team on the field after their victory.
Trump had been enjoying the suspenseful final, which Spain dominated throughout, along with first lady Melania Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, among others.
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The match was headed to a penalty shootout had it not been for Torres' efforts to finally get past star Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who needed to make miraculous saves just to keep the score tied at zero apiece.
But when Nico Williams Jr.'s header fell inside the box after a cross, Torres had a prime opportunity to score the ball that landed right on his left foot. It did not disappoint.
Spain's Ferran Torres (7) scores his first goal during the World Cup soccer final between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey, near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
“I think in the end the goal came from 47 million people. [the estimated Spain population]not just those of us who are here,” Torres told FIFA's host stations after the match, via ESPN. “Today destiny was written, it was made for us to win. Today we are far from our people, but we try to be as close to them as possible.”
It was only the second time Spain had reached the World Cup final, but just like in 2010, they left with the trophy in hand and ready to go celebrate with the masses at home.
When the final whistle blew on Sunday, there was some controversy, as fights broke out on the field between players from Argentina and Spain, which FIFA will investigate.
Ferran Torres of Spain celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final against Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Michael Regan/FIFA)
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But at home, especially in Madrid, the capital of Spain, it was a party that started late into the night and hasn't stopped since.
Torres and the rest of his teammates will surely enjoy this wonderful moment before returning to their respective clubs to begin their seasons in the coming months.
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