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Spain's forward #07 Ferran Torres (R) celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Spain's forward #17 Nico Williams during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

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