AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup Triumph: Spain are World Cup champions again after substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium, denying Lionel Messi what looked like a final shot at glory; Spain dominated possession and shots, while Argentina were reduced to 10 men and finished with just two shots in 120 minutes. Player & Awards: Torres was named man of the match; Spain also swept individual honours with Rodri taking the Golden Ball, Unai Simón the Golden Glove, and Pau Cubarsí best young player, while Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot. Money & Milestones: Spain earned $51m for the win (Argentina $34m) as FIFA’s 2026 prize pool hit a record $871m; the title also makes Spain the first nation to hold both men’s and women’s World Cups at the same time. Halftime Show Buzz: The final’s star-studded halftime featured Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and more, with the Muppets among the standout moments. Wildfire Tragedy: Away from the pitch, a deadly wildfire in Almería has claimed more victims, including a British couple named as the latest fatalities.
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