World Cup winner Spain bag Sh6.5 billion

Spain has won the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing a substantial prize of Sh6.5 billion and worldwide recognition. The world champions celebrated with an open-top bus parade in Madrid, attended by an estimated two million jubilant fans. Following their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final, Spain has reclaimed the #1 spot in the latest FIFA rankings, supplanting Argentina. The expanded 48-team format across the United States, Canada, and Mexico shattered attendance and television viewership records. Meanwhile, Argentina faces criticism as a "World Cup villain" following the final, with accusations of dirty tactics, though many Argentines see their passion as misinterpreted pride.