How a young and cohesive Spain took down Lionel Messi’s Argentina
How a young and cohesive Spain took down Lionel Messi’s Argentina La Roja nullified and frustrated Argentina as they secured victory in New Jersey to win...
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- How a young and cohesive Spain took down Lionel Messi’s Argentina La Roja nullified and frustrated Argentina as they secured victory in New Jersey to win their second World Cup.
- Thirty-four days ago, Spain opened their World Cup campaign with a frustrating goalless draw against tournament debutants Cape Verde.
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- Here’s a look at how Spain secured their second World Cup.
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How a young and cohesive Spain took down Lionel Messi’s Argentina La Roja nullified and frustrated Argentina as they secured victory in New Jersey to win their second World Cup. Thirty-four days ago, Spain opened their World Cup campaign with a frustrating goalless draw against tournament debutants Cape Verde. Recommended Stories list of 4 items- list 1 of 4FIFA admits hydration breaks may not continue after World Cup criticism - list 2 of 4FIFA World Cup 2026 sees major increase in goals from outside the box - list 3 of 4When, where, and how Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina - list 4 of 4When is the next FIFA World Cup? Here’s a look at how Spain secured their second World Cup. It was one of the most astonishing results in World Cup history, and left many asking questions about Spain’s chances at this tournament. Spain step up in the semifinals After cruising through their first three knockout matches, France were strong favourites to go all the way at this tournament, but Spain had other ideas.