Rodri on WACN 21 Newshttps://wacn21-news-1a92c2.pages.catalystgroup.tech/tags/rodri/Recent content in Rodri on WACN 21 NewsHugoen-us© 2026 WACN 21 News. All rights reserved.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:30:00 -0400Atlanta closes out its World Cup summer as Spain dethrones Argentina 1-0 in extra timehttps://wacn21-news-1a92c2.pages.catalystgroup.tech/sports/world-cup-final-spain-argentina-atlanta-recap-july/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:30:00 -0400https://wacn21-news-1a92c2.pages.catalystgroup.tech/sports/world-cup-final-spain-argentina-atlanta-recap-july/<p><strong>Spain dethroned Argentina 1-0 in extra time</strong> at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday to win the <strong>2026 FIFA World Cup</strong>, capping a tournament that saw Atlanta host eight matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and end with a free <strong>Piedmont Park watch party and Ludacris concert</strong>.</p> <p>The championship ended with <strong>Spain midfielder Rodri</strong> lifting the trophy at center stage. Rodri had scored the decisive goal in extra time. <strong>Lionel Messi</strong> received his second-place medal with tears in his eyes, his last World Cup appearance ending in defeat after Argentina&rsquo;s defense of the 2022 title it won in Qatar.</p>