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Spain Wins FIFA World Cup 2026, India Celebrates
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The victory has sparked widespread celebrations and watch parties across India, with some states announcing holidays for schools and colleges. Award winners from the tournament included Kylian Mbappé and Rodri. Former US President Donald Trump was present at the trophy presentation and was reportedly encouraged to step aside from the podium.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 6 · Right 4 n = 13
- Left (3): National Herald, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (6 votes, 7 outlets): Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The Lallantop
- Right (4 votes, 5 outlets): Dainik Jagran, Firstpost · News18 Hindi (Network18 — 1 vote), Republic World, The Pioneer
- International (6): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, BBC News, Deutsche Welle, France 24, Reuters