Spain’s long-awaited FIFA World Cup final was hit by tragedy as a 13-year-old boy lost his life and two others were injured when part of a historic fountain collapsed during victory celebrations early Monday.It happened shortly after midnight at the Arbol Gordo well in the western Spanish city of Ciudad Rodrigo, in the Salamanca region near the border with Portugal. Hundreds of fans gathered to celebrate Spain’s dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, securing their second world title and first since 2010.According to Reuters, emergency workers in the area said the upper part of the monument suddenly gave way and fell on the group below. A 13-year-old boy died in the crash, while two others were injured.
Town Hall explained
Ciudad Rodrigo Town Hall offered its condolences in an official statement, mourning the loss.“The whole city feels this loss and joins the friends and family of the little boy in their grief… What should have been a celebration of Spain’s World Cup victory has turned into a tragedy,” he said.
Spain defeated Argentina
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 title at the New York New Jersey Stadium, ending a 16-year wait for international glory. Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute to secure Spain’s second World Cup crown after winning in 2010.La Roja dominated the final from start to finish, managing 68% and outscoring Argentina 20-4, including 11 shots on target. Argentina struggled to create chances and failed to register a threat until the 117th minute, relying on midfielder Emiliano MartÃnez, who produced a World Cup final-record 11 goals to keep his team in contention.The win came when Pedro Porro’s cross was kept alive by Nico Williams before Ferran Torres headed home. Argentina’s hopes were further dashed when Enzo Fernández was sent off in the 93rd minute for a second yellow card. Despite a late push, including a missed chance from Giuliano Simeone in the last minute, Lionel Scaloni’s side could not find an equaliser.