00:12welcome to beyond the game the bosses pure Spain are world champions once again La Roja captured
00:17the second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in a dramatic extra time final the
00:22decisive moment came early in the second period of extra time when Ferran Torres found a breakthrough
00:27with the only goal of the match ending a tense battle between two football powerhouses Spain
00:34dominated possession from the opening whistle dictating the tempo and constantly searching
00:38for a way through Argentina's defense reigning South American champions remain resilient for
00:44most of the contest frustrating Spain with a compact defensive display however could not find any build
00:52of play reaching the 150th minute without shooting at goal the worst in World Cup history only after
00:59conceding did Argentina push forward in search of an equalizer but United Simone and the Spanish
01:05defense held firm until the final whistle Spain are champions of the wall once again lifting the
01:09trophy and adding a second star above their crest after a performance defined by patience control
01:14and relentless attacking intent and Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says his team were convinced that they
01:26could win the World Cup final against Argentina today we were determined convinced that this was our final and
01:37we wanted to win it knowing that we had to minimize our opponent's strengths of which they have many and
01:42maximize our own and I think today's match was almost perfect had it not been for the opposing goalkeepers
01:48performance we would have won by a much bigger margin but we're very happy because this team's progress along with
01:55the effort and hard work will make us even better going forward
02:02we're in no rush we want to take it one step at a time right now we we're just going
02:07to enjoy this I could say we're
02:08already thinking about September about the upcoming matches but not quite yet but we're going to enjoy
02:14this it's historic special later there'll be time to think about what's next but one match at a time
02:22and Spain's World Cup champions reflect on their historic triumph racing the team's journey and fans
02:29it's unbelievable I think since the first day we are right here we try to to play our football our
02:37style I think we start a little bit maybe a sloppy the first games but step by step we we
02:43are improving we are playing and I think these last two games we play an amazing football we dominate
02:48both games we create a lot of chances we control the game we concede nothing so I think we we
02:54play an amazing football we deserve this this trophy
02:59personally I'm very happy very happy but I'm still in shock because I still can't quite believe it I think
03:05the first few days will pass and I still won't be able to believe it but I want to say
03:10thank you I want to thank all those people who have been supporting us right from the start I can't
03:16even imagine what Spain must be like right now to my family here and also to my family back in
03:21Extremadura to be honest without them it wouldn't have been possible
03:28we tend to forget and it seems as though they don't count with Luis de la Fuente we finished runners
03:34-up in the Olympics then runners-up in the Nations League and another time under Luis Enrique if I'm not
03:40mistaken
03:41another Nations League runners-up spot I think we've played in a lot of finals I reckon that's what all
03:46tournaments are about reaching the final and giving your very best in it
03:50and well I think well obviously in sporting terms there's nothing quite like winning a World Cup you can't compare
03:58it to the European Championship which is a historic achievement it can't be compared to the Nations League which
04:05is also spectacular but winning a World Cup is unique as I said we'll have to wait 16 years I
04:12hope we only have to wait for to win another star but for now I think we need
04:17to enjoy it and appreciate what we've just achieved
04:25an Argentina coach Leonel Scaloni expresses his pride and gratitude for his players
04:30praising their remarkable World Cup campaign despite falling short in the final
04:36I don't think I'd ever allow myself to criticize them in any way I have nothing but words of eternal
04:43gratitude for this team
04:46I hope we can do it again one day and I hope the national team can repeat what they've achieved
04:51right to the very end what this team has achieved is incredibly difficult it a shame we weren't able
04:58to compete today in footballing terms but well there's not much else to complain about
05:07Spain's World Cup champions return home to a hero's welcome after lifting football's biggest prize
05:12Captain Rodri and head coach Luis de la Fuente proudly held the World Cup trophy as the squad arrived in
05:17Madrid
05:18the team is first scheduled to meet King Philip VI at the Sarzuela Palace before making his way through the
05:24Spanish capital on an open top bus parade
05:26from Moncloa to the iconic Civella Square organizers expect nearly one million supporters to join the celebrations
05:33capping a historic day for La Roja as the newly crowned world champions share their triumph with the nation
05:44people in the Spanish capital share their joy-filled emotions the morning after Spain won the men's football World Cup
05:54it's very special to me let's all get behind Spain it's very special
06:03brilliant it's a huge joy especially because you get to share it with the whole family and all your friends
06:09it's a feeling that's been missing in the country because these moments of joy are kind of hidden away here
06:15and at times like this they come to the surface and bring us all together a little bit
06:24I'm really happy I'm so happy that Spain have won
06:26I suffered a little bit with all my friends there were loads of us together
06:30and I went to bed at 4 in the morning and now I've got to go to work and I'm
06:33a right mess laughing
06:40I'm really happy I didn't expect us to win this year
06:43I did think we'd go a long way but I wasn't entirely sure we'd win though of course I'm quite
06:48happy to be honest
06:49my voice is a bit hoarse from yesterday obviously but anyway I'm really happy to be honest
06:58and during the award ceremony FIFA handed the individual awards for the best performances during the tournament
07:03the Golden Ball awarded to the tournament's best player was given to Spain's Rotary who always dictated the pace from
07:10midfield
07:10for the Spanish side in a way the reins and backbone of La Roja and a key factor in the
07:15squad's success
07:16the Golden Boot awarded to the tournament's top goalscooter went to Kylian Mbappe from France with 10 goals and 4
07:22assists
07:22Mbappe not only won the Golden Boot on this tournament but also became the all-time scorer of this competition
07:28with 22 goals in free World Cup participation
07:31the Golden Globe awarded to the tournament's best goalkeeper went to Unai Simón from Spain
07:36we must recall that Spain only conceded once throughout the whole tournament
07:41Unai achieved 6 clean sheets and 10 saves
07:44the Young Player award given to the best young player under the age of 21
07:48the tournament was given to Spain's Paulo Coerzi who was a bastion in defence alongside his partner Laporte
07:54without a doubt the Young Player was one of the most outstanding surprises in terms of performances in high state
08:00games
08:07and with the tournament over let's go over Telesur English best 11 in this World Cup
08:12in goal Unai Simón anchors a defence that mirrors Spain's championship winning backline
08:16alongside Mark Cucurella, Aymeric Laporte, Paul Coerzi and Pedro Porro
08:22the midfield is built around balance, control
08:25with Rodri orchestrating play
08:27Yurt Bellingham providing energy and creativity
08:29and Enzo Fernández linking both phases of the game
08:32Up front is a dream trio
08:34Kylian Mbappe's explosive pace
08:36Lionel Messi's unmatched vision and record-breaking World Cup legacy
08:39and Erling Haaland's clinical finishing
08:41Completing the line-up is Spain coach Luis de la Fuente whose tactical discipline guided La Roja to World Cup
08:53of glory
08:54And this is all for this edition of Beyond the Game
08:56The Boats of the Spirit is going to be back with more information in upcoming segments
09:00We now go back to you Lore
09:02Thank you so much Lizzy for always keeping us posted on all of the updates in the world of football
09:06And with this special segment we have come to the end of this news brief
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09:20For Telesur English I am Lorena Fong, thank you for watching
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