Gavi Celebrates Spain's Historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Victory

Gavi's Emotional Reaction to World Cup Win

Spain's midfielder Gavi expressed his disbelief over the national team's recent triumph in the FIFA World Cup 2026. La Roja secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Argentina after extra time in the final held on Sunday.

The Barcelona player took to X shortly after the match concluded, sharing a photo of himself with the FIFA World Cup trophy, captioned, "I'm still dreaming, we are...!!!!WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!!"

In another post, Gavi featured alongside his Barcelona and Spain teammates, Lamine Yamal and Pedri, proudly displaying the World Cup trophy following their remarkable win.

Spain's Challenging Path to Victory

At just 21 years old, Gavi played a crucial role in Spain's journey to their second World Cup title, 16 years after their first victory in South Africa.

In a tense final at MetLife Stadium, Spain faced a formidable challenge from the defending champions, Argentina. Despite dominating possession, they struggled to find the net due to the exceptional performance of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who made several key saves against Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, and Pau Cubarsi.

Decisive Moments in Extra Time

The match took a pivotal turn during the second half when Argentina's Enzo Fernandez received a second yellow card for a late tackle on Pau Cubarsi, leaving his team with only ten players for extra time.

Spain thought they had scored first in extra time through Nico Williams, but the goal was disallowed due to a foul in the build-up. The breakthrough finally came in the 106th minute when Williams intercepted the ball in the box and set up Ferran Torres, who scored with a powerful shot, sealing a 1-0 win for Spain.

Spain's Historic Achievement

This victory marks Spain's second FIFA World Cup title, following their 2010 win, and extends their unbeaten streak to a European-record 38 matches under coach Luis de la Fuente.

For Gavi, this win represents a significant milestone in his career, having already achieved European championship glory with Spain. His posts celebrating the victory, first in disbelief and later with teammates Yamal and Pedri, encapsulate the excitement of a young generation that has now triumphed on both European and global stages.