Marc Cucurella’s secret pre-match ritual helped continue Spain’s World Cup-winning superstition/ Image:X Marc Cucurella was spotted carrying out an unusual pre-match ritual moments before Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina, and it has now emerged that the act was part of a 16-year-old superstition passed down by one of Spain's previous World Cup winners.Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time at the New York New Jersey Stadium to lift the men's World Cup for the second time in their history, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute.While much of the attention after the final centred on Spain's triumph...

President Donald J. Trump shakes hands with Spain's Lamine Yamal at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) United States President Donald Trump reportedly delivered the same congratulatory message to every Spain and Argentina player during the medal ceremony following the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, according to a professional lip reader.Trump joined FIFA president Gianni Infantino on the podium after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time at the New York New Jersey Stadium to claim their second World Cup title. Ferran Torres' 106th-minute...