The winners are those 'that played football': Spanish fans celebrate World Cup win

France 24 reports Spain won the World Cup final on Monday, defeating Argentina one-nil. Ferran Torres scored in extra time to break the deadlock. For Argentina's Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever, the loss marks what is likely his final World Cup appearance—and he finished without a goal. With Messi's exit, Kylian Mbappé of France is positioned to claim the Golden Boot.

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