World Cup: Spain Win The Tournament - 5 Live Reaction
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At the People World Cup 2026, the Football Daily Podcast with Kelly Gates.
How did Spain secure the World Cup win in New Jersey with Ferran Torres' extra-time goal?
The support to our right was incredible, the Argentina fans with their shirts being twirled in the air, hoping for one last chance, it will not come, and Spain have won the World Cup in New Jersey. 1-0 winners after extra time, they've beaten the holders, Argentina, who could not take that final step, and Spain, oh, they are such worthy winners. Spanish players running hither and thither, And there's also been a little bit of nonsense. I've seen a punch being thrown down there. There's some bad temper in the center field near the center circle. But in all other areas, Spanish celebration, certainly in the stands. And Luis De La Fuente, what an achievement by him. European champions under the unheralded Luis De La Fuente, two years ago.
Now he's the coach of the World Cup winners. I think it is all calming down now, Chris.
Why do pundits say 'the best team won' after Spain beat 10‑man Argentina?
Yeah, it's Paredes who threw punches at Eric Garcia. at the end of the game I think he was unhappy with Garcia's reaction but yeah it's all settled down now and let's get it right the best team won the best team of the tournament won the slickest the silkiest the stingiest Spain absolutely phenomenal and they thoroughly deserve it Not to be for Lionel Messi this time, not to be for Argentina, and that sending off of Enzo Fernandes, obviously a pivotal moment in the game, Paul. Yeah, key moment in the game, but they've been absolutely outplayed the whole game, and that bad sportsmanship there at the end, as you said, I think there's a couple of punches thrown there, I don't like it when it happens to them at the end of the game, but I think from Spain's point of view, I mean, to win a World Cup by conceding only one goal, that tells you a lot about the team and it tells you a lot about the quality.
and I think they're a team of an age that are gonna grow, they'll grow together, they're an experienced team now at winning tournaments, and every time that I've seen them this tournament they've been impressive, and none more so today. You can say they do maybe lack an ever so slight cutting edge, but it didn't matter today because they were by far and away the better side. Yes, you're right, Paul, they've got a little bit of a nerve, haven't they, to react like that, bearing in mind how they reacted and how Barco, the substitute, ran around taunting the England players after the goal that was scored in Atlanta. But Spain can celebrate. Argentina commiserate with one another.
What did Guillem Balagué say about Spain’s footballing philosophy and continuity?
And after extra time, Spain winning with that goal right at the start of the second period of extra time from Ferran Torres. Spain 1, Argentina 0 in the World Cup final. Kelly Cates.
And your commentary team here at the MetLife Stadium, John Murray and Ian Dennis, Chris Sutton and Paul Robinson. And we're also joined by Guillaume Balaguet. Guillaume, you talked about how much the World Cup meant to you in 2010 when Spain won it. What does this one mean to you?
Right now, I love being here, but I'd love to have a space machine and jump and go to my mom's. My sister's there and her partner, and I know they're just going to be jumping up and down. It's not much more than a win. It's a sporting win. But to win this way, to win in a way that we started producing 30 years ago, people that come to your head is Iñaki Saez and Ginés Menéndez, and you've got no idea who they are. But those were the first guys that said, how about if we just pick players that can do what Spanish players can normally do, be intelligent on the pitch, understanding what's going on, give them weapons so they can, at whatever part of the game or on the pitch, they can give what is necessary.
This is the consequence of an idea. when an idea is such a rich idea that gives you success and now you have to say in another area of success It's the celebration of that, the celebration of continuity, of process, but also, of course, I just want to give a hug to all my friends. I mean, I love you all here, and just four of you are giving me the back.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:50
2
How did Spain secure the World Cup win in New Jersey with Ferran Torres' extra-time goal?
0:50–1:51
3
Why do pundits say 'the best team won' after Spain beat 10‑man Argentina?
1:51–3:21
4
What did Guillem Balagué say about Spain’s footballing philosophy and continuity?
3:21–15:26
5
Should Nico Williams' disallowed goal have stood and how did VAR factor in?
15:26–17:17
6
What happened when Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino walked onto the pitch during the presentations?
17:17–19:14
7
How was the trophy presentation staged and what was the reaction as Rodri lifted the World Cup?
19:14–24:45
8
How did Tim Vickery assess Argentina’s performance and Messi’s future after the defeat?
24:45–44:01
Speakers
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