{"id":57685,"date":"2026-07-19T19:11:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T19:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/57685\/"},"modified":"2026-07-19T19:11:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T19:11:16","slug":"spain-v-argentina-live-score-and-updates-from-world-cup-2026-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/57685\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain v Argentina LIVE: Score and updates from World Cup 2026 final"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Spain 0-0 Argentina<\/p>\n

2 mins: Spain have pressed right off the bat but it\u2019s Argentina who win the first free-kick, with that overzealous leading to a late challenge.<\/p>\n

Will Castle19 July 2026 20:08<\/p>\n

<\/a>KICK-OFF! Spain 0-0 Argentina<\/p>\n

The World Cup final… IS UNDERWAY!<\/p>\n

Six minutes late, admittedly. But we\u2019re off.<\/p>\n

Will Castle19 July 2026 20:07<\/p>\n

<\/a>The Buffers do their thing<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s… TIMEEEEEEEE!\u201d vs \u201cLet\u2019s get ready to RUMBLEEEEEEE!\u201d<\/p>\n

The icon announcers of the fighting world set the tone.<\/p>\n

Will Castle19 July 2026 20:06<\/p>\n

<\/a>World Cup final NEXT!<\/p>\n

Well by default, Argentina win the battle of the anthems – because Spain\u2019s doesn\u2019t have lyrics.<\/p>\n

But wow, that was some rendition by the Argentines. Absolutely belted out. Spine-tingling stuff.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s set the mood, more than Tom Cruise could possibly manage.<\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Will Castle19 July 2026 20:04<\/p>\n

<\/a>Here come the teams<\/p>\n

Spain and Argentina are out under the New Jersey sun.<\/p>\n

National anthems up next…<\/p>\n

\"\"(Reuters)<\/p>\n

Will Castle19 July 2026 19:59<\/p>\n

<\/a>World Cup 2026 closing ceremony<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s your lot for the closing ceremony.<\/p>\n

The players are lining up in the tunnel… the World Cup 2026 final is NEXT!<\/p>\n

Will Castle19 July 2026 19:56<\/p>\n

<\/a>World Cup 2026 closing ceremony<\/p>\n

Tom Cruise is here! He\u2019s standing on a box… \u201che\u2019s not going to sing, is he?\u201d<\/p>\n

Alas, no. He\u2019s amping us all up with a fitting pre-final speech.<\/p>\n

He even drops some impressive Spanish. \u201cThere are two teams left: Espana y Argentina!\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Will Castle19 July 2026 19:56<\/p>\n

<\/a>World Cup 2026 closing ceremony<\/p>\n

Spain\u2019s 2010 winner Andres Iniesta is out to present the World Cup trophy from a Louis Vuitton box.<\/p>\n

And opening said box, is that… Carlos Alcaraz? Watch the wrist, Carlitos!<\/p>\n

Heads up, this might end up delaying kick-off by a few minutes.<\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Will Castle19 July 2026 19:53<\/p>\n

<\/a>World Cup 2026 closing ceremony<\/p>\n

Now it\u2019s time for Stoke\u2019s very own Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger, who perform their Fifa anthem of \u201cDesire\u201d. Laura Pausini is also here.<\/p>\n

If not heard before, it\u2019s the sort of corny anthem that could have very easily had its lyrics AI-generated.<\/p>\n

\u201cAim high, fly by, it\u2019s a beautiful day and the dream is coming true!\u201d Anyone else feeling inspired?<\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Will Castle19 July 2026 19:51<\/p>\n

<\/a>World Cup 2026 closing ceremony<\/p>\n

Jennifer Hudson belts out the US national anthem to get us back underway, making us feel all stars-and-stripy. Better pipes than Speed, we\u2019ll give her that.<\/p>\n

\"\"(Reuters)<\/p>\n

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