A whirlwind World Cup
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Spain took the world by storm Sunday, capturing the title in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup final 1-0. The match featured La Roja's teen phenom Lamine Yamal and, of course, Argentina's legendary Lionel Messi. Yamal celebrated the win in an adorable moment with his younger brother, Keyne.
This year's World Cup also had its first ever halftime show, bringing out BTS, Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber for an 11-minute performance.
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