Spanish football supporters flooded the streets of Madrid and Barcelona on Sunday night after La Roja secured a 1-0 extra-time victory over defending champions Argentina to claim the FIFA World Cup for a second time.
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Crowds gathered before giant screens erupted when substitute Ferran Torres netted the decisive goal in the 106th minute, sparking chants, flag-waving, and celebrations of the nation’s first world title since 2010.
The triumph denied Lionel Messi a second consecutive World Cup crown and added another historic chapter to Spanish football, with the team’s commanding performance throughout the final rewarded with the sport’s most coveted prize.
