Local reactions to World Cup final mixed as Spain are two-time champions

Sport | 20th July 2026, 21:16 | Published by GBC News

Spain are world champions for the second time. Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute of extra time to see off Argentina 1-0 at the MetLife Stadium, in a final that went down to the wire.

Local reactions have been mixed with plenty reluctant to cheer for Spain, but Argentina's cagey football made them a hard side to love too -  Messi or no Messi.