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Sunday's final match of the FIFA World Cup is on track to break ratings records for Telemundo. The final, which saw Spain overtake Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup, brought in 22.6 million viewers across Telemundo and Peacock,
Spain's win over Argentina in the World Cup Final was watched by 62.8M people in the U.S., breaking ratings records for both Fox and Telemundo. Fox averaged 38.9M viewers for Sunday's final and NBCUniversal's Spanish-language broadcaster Telemundo brought in an additional 23.
Slavko Vincic martialed an increasingly physical World Cup final that saw Spain likely put the legend of Lionel Messi to bed with a 1-0 victory. The 46-year-old Slovenian made two major calls in the game: sending Argentina midfielder Enzo Martinez off on a second yellow card and disallowing what appeared to be Spain's first goal.
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Who won the last FIFA World Cup? Complete story of the 2022 final and Messi's crowning glory
Last FIFA World Cup trophy: As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final begins, fans are revisiting the unforgettable 2022 title clash between Argentina and France. Lionel Messi finally lifted the World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout,
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Argentina star sent off for shocking World Cup final tackle, breaks silence
Argentine national team midfielder Enzo Fernandez chose not to address his World Cup final red card or horror tackle in his post-tournament Instagram message to fans
Lionel Messi was left in tears after he was unable to conjure up one more piece of magic to save Argentina from defeat to Spain in Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.
World Cup finals have proven a prolific showcase in recent years, with the 2018 and 2022 iterations of the competition featuring six goals apiece. Still, such outbursts are not necessarily the norm in World Cup competition.
Argentina secured the 2022 FIFA World Cup title after a thrilling final match. Lionel Messi finally achieved his lifelong dream of winning the coveted trophy. The game featured a dramatic comeback and a tense penalty shootout victory.
