Former Germany and Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos posted a cryptic message after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Argentina were the first team in World Cup final history to not have a chance to score in 90 minutes as Spain completely dominated the match. Enzo Fernandez, who was sent off late in the game for challenging defender Pau Cubarsi in the 90th minute, assisted Spain’s cause. Argentina was reduced to ten men after Fernandez was ejected after receiving his second yellow card.
Ferran Torres’ goal in the 106th minute gave Spain a 1–0 lead as the match entered extra time, which they maintained despite Argentina’s attempt at an equaliser. Coach Lionel Scaloni had to step in to stop a nasty confrontation between Argentina’s Leandro Paredes and Spain’s Eric Garcia and Gavi after the final whistle.
In response to the result, Kroos, a member of the German squad that defeated Argentina 1–0 in the 2014 World Cup final, posted two words on X.
“Football won,” he wrote.
Marc Cucurella Praises Spain’s Defense
Spain left-back Marc Cucurella praised his side’s defense for giving up just one goal during the season; Belgium was the only team to score against them in the competition.
“When you don’t concede, I think it’s much easier to win. We’ve done an incredible job in that regard all tournament, and not just the defenders and the goalkeeper, because I think it’s a team effort,” said Cucurella.
“Ultimately it’s about everyone making sacrifices. We attack together and defend together. That’s one of the keys to this team,” he added.
After defeating the Netherlands in the 2010 World Cup final, Spain has now won the World Cup twice.
“Now it’s time to celebrate. We came here with a goal, spent 50 days, or nearly 50, in camp, and now it’s time to be together, enjoy every moment, reminisce, and above all, switch off,” Cucurella said.
