World Cup hero Ferran Torres doubles down after criticism, posts picture wearing 'Make Spain Great Again' hat
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the most successful tournament in the organization's history, recently came to a close with Spain beating Argentina in extra time to win their second ever title.It was the culmination of a remarkable defensive performance from the Spanish national team, a run where they allowed just one goal throughout the tournament. Despite facing Belgium, arguably the most talented roster in the world, France, and Argentina with one of the best goal scorers in history, Lionel Messi.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the most successful tournament in the organization's history, recently came to a close with Spain beating Argentina in extra time to win their second ever title.It was the culmination of a remarkable defensive performance from the Spanish national team, a run where they allowed just one goal throughout the tournament. Despite facing Belgium, arguably the most talented roster in the world, France, and Argentina with one of the best goal scorers in history, Lionel Messi. But it wasn't one of their defenders that grabbed headlines afterward, it was the Cup-winning goal scorer Ferran Torres.Torres after the match said that he felt the goal was the result of support from the Spanish population.SPAIN BEATS ARGENTINA TO WIN 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP BEHIND FERRAN TORRES' EXTRA-TIME GOAL"I think in the end the goal came from 47 million people [the estimated Spain population], not just those of us that are here," Torres said to FIFA broadcasters after the win, per ESPN. "Today destiny was written, it was made for us to win.
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World Cup hero Ferran Torres doubles down after criticism, posts picture wearing 'Make Spain Great Again' hat
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