Spain wins, FIFA survives the ceremony
What happened
Spain beat Argentina 1–0 in the World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium, with captain Rodri carrying the trophy after the final whistle.
Why it matters
The finish capped the first 48-team World Cup and a continent-scale tournament defined as much by crowds, travel, heat, security and spectacle as by the matches.
The Blappos angle
Ninety minutes of football followed by several hours of dignitaries.
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