Spain wins 2026 World Cup, Andrés Guardado joins on-field celebrations
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
- Former Mexican national team player Andrés Guardado celebrated with the Spanish team on the field after their victory.
- Guardado, now a commentator for Telemundo, was seen congratulating players like Borja Iglesias, with whom he previously played at Betis.
Spain secured its second FIFA World Cup title in 2026, triumphing over Argentina with a 1-0 victory in extra time. The match saw Spain largely dominate, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal.
Following the final whistle, the Spanish team, led by Luis de la Fuente, erupted in celebration. Amidst the jubilation, former Mexican national team player Andrés Guardado was present, joining the team on the field to celebrate their championship win.
Guardado, who now works as a commentator for Telemundo in the United States, was seen congratulating his acquaintances on the Spanish squad. His friendship with players like Borja Iglesias, with whom he played at Real Betis, was evident. Iglesias had previously publicly praised Guardado's leadership qualities amid speculation about Guardado joining Rafael Márquez's coaching staff for the Mexican national team.
The friendship between Borja and the Mexican was demonstrated during this World Cup, as, amid rumors about Guardado's possible arrival in Rafael Márquez's technical staff in the Tricolor, Iglesias publicly highlighted his leadership qualities.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.