From slow start to world champions 34 days after drawing 0-0 with World Cup debutants Cape Verde, Spain lifted the trophy in New Jersey, beating defending champions Argentina in the final. Under Luis de la Fuente, La Roja grew stronger with every game. They went unbeaten through the tournament, conceded just 1 goal, and extended their overall unbeaten run to 38 matches. Youth Over Experience Spain had the 6th youngest squad at the tournament. Average age: 26.19. Only 6 players were over 30. For comparison, Brazil had 11 players over 30 and an average age of 28.65. Spain bet on youngsters and it paid off: Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal – both 19 Pedri – 23 Nico Williams – 24, provided the assist for the winner in the final Tournament Journey Group stage: Drew Cape Verde 0-0, beat Saudi Arabia, beat Uruguay 1-0 Knockouts: Beat Austria, then needed late winners from super-sub Mikel Merino vs Portugal and Belgium to reach the semis Final Dominance Spain kept the same XI for the final. They controlled possession with 65% and limited Argentina to 2 shots, none on target, in 120 minutes. Argentina’s frustration showed late as Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a challenge on Cubarsi. Spain kept pushing and broke through in the 106th minute when Ferran Torres scored to seal the win. What’s Next For Spain With stars like Yamal, Cubarsi, Pedri and Williams yet to hit their peak, Spain look set for a long run. De la Fuente has extended his deal to 2028. Spain will target the Euros in 2028 and a home World Cup in 2030. Post navigation San Francisco Urges Google And Apple To Pull ‘Nudify’ AI Apps From App Stores International Chess Day: The Game of Mind and Strategy
