19/07/2026
10 things You didn’t know about the World Cup 2026
1. 🏆 Spain are World Champions again after 16 years. Their first title came in South Africa in 2010, and their second arrives in 2026.
2. 🌎 This was the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup. Spain became the first nation to lift the trophy under the expanded tournament format.
3. 🌍 The tournament itself was historic. It was the first FIFA World Cup hosted by three countries—Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
4. 🛡️ Spain won the final with another defensive masterclass. They conceded remarkably few quality chances throughout the tournament, making their defense one of the best in World Cup history.
5. 🇦🇷⚔️🇪🇸 The final symbolized one football generation passing the torch to another. Lionel Messi’s final World Cup ended against a Spain team led by a new generation featuring Lamine Yamal.
6. 📈 Spain entered the final unbeaten in 37 consecutive matches, matching Italy’s long-standing European international unbeaten record.
7. ⚽ Rodri made World Cup history. He completed more passes than any player has ever managed in a single World Cup, breaking his own record from Qatar 2022.
8. 👑 Spain became only the ninth men’s national team to win multiple FIFA World Cups. Before 2026, their lone title had been in 2010.
9. 🇪🇸🤝🇦🇷 A remarkable coincidence: Spain’s first World Cup title (2010) and second (2026) both featured a 1–0 victory in the final.
10. ⏱️ The winning goal came in extra time. Ferran Torres scored in the 104th minute, ending Argentina’s hopes of back-to-back World Cup titles.
