Spain

AI INSIGHT Spain secured their first World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands following a dramatic finish in extra time. Midfielder Andrés Iniesta scored the decisive goal in the 116th minute after Dutch defender John Heitinga was sent off. This historic win marked the first time a European nation won the tournament outside of Europe and cemented Spain's era of global football dominance.

AI INSIGHT Switzerland secured a historic 1-0 upset over favorites Spain with a messy 52nd-minute goal from Gelson Fernandes. Despite Spain's overwhelming 73% possession and 25 shots, they were unable to penetrate the disciplined Swiss defense. This result marked Switzerland's first-ever win against Spain and made Spain the first team to win a World Cup after losing their opening game.