New Delhi, July 20: In a thrilling finale of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Spain showcased an outstanding performance, defeating Argentina 1-0 to claim the championship title. This victory marks Spain’s second World Cup trophy. Meanwhile, France’s captain Kylian Mbappé earned the Golden Boot for scoring the most goals in the tournament.
Mbappé netted a total of 10 goals and provided 4 assists during the World Cup. By winning the Golden Boot for the second consecutive time, he has made history as the first player ever to achieve this feat. No player had previously won the Golden Boot in back-to-back World Cups.
Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi finished as the second-highest scorer in the tournament, with 8 goals. However, he was unable to shine in the final match, failing to penetrate Spain’s robust defense. Expectations were high for Messi to surpass Mbappé in the title match, but he could not find the net even once.
In the match for third place against England, Mbappé scored two goals, surpassing Messi’s tally. He now holds the record for the most goals scored in FIFA World Cup history, with a total of 22 goals. Messi follows closely with 21 goals.
Spain’s triumph over Argentina in the final not only secured their title after 16 years but also showcased the exceptional defensive skills of both teams, as no goals were scored during the 90 minutes of regular play. The match proceeded to extra time, where Ferran Torres scored, sealing Spain’s victory and leaving Messi and Argentina’s hopes of winning the World Cup for the second time and a total of four times unfulfilled.
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