# World Cup Final Recap — Spain Champions, Messi's Tears, Tournament Awards

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Podcast: [The Messi Effect: Daily Soccer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-messi-effect-the-2026-world-cup-6458829)
Published: 2026-07-19T22:58:56+00:00
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The Messi Effect | Episode 46 | Sunday, July 19, 2026 WORLD CUP FINAL RECAP: Spain 1-0 Argentina (AET) at MetLife Stadium. Ferran Torres 106' volley. Enzo Fernandez red card 90'+3. Argentina failed to register a single shot during regulation. Awards: Golden Boot Mbappe (6 goals), Golden Ball Pedri, Golden Glove Emiliano Martinez, Young Player Lamine Yamal, Fair Play Spain. Messi serenaded by 82,000 fans at ceremony, tears on his face. Spain's new golden generation wins 2nd World Cup. Subscribe and follow The Messi Effect for daily 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage. AI was used for news gathering and production assistance. #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #Spain #Argentina #WorldCupFinal #Messi #Pedri #FerranTorres #EnzoFernandez #MetLifeStadium #AmericasWorldCup #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia

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