T3’s Peyton Headley was at *** watch party in West Sacramento as soccer fans marked the end of this tournament. As countries went head to head on the pitch, people came together and watched parties across the world. That’s the whole point of the world, bringing everyone together and cheering for the same sport. At Drake’s The Barn Sunday, jerseys of all kinds filled the crowd as soccer fans watched the final two teams remaining kick off. Hooray Argentina. And while only one team could be named the champions, there’s *** bigger win for everyone to celebrate. Yeah, it’s always fun to see people come together for, you know, *** great sport. You see it from all over the world, not just those two teams that are playing, but you walk in the room and they’re like, they cheer you on no matter. Which team you’re rooting for, which is awesome, so I love that aspect of it. Some even getting the chance to watch *** match in person. I’ve been to 2 games. He went to 1 game, and so it was *** great atmosphere. I finally got to go see *** couple of matches live and I got to feel the excitement of people around me screaming and. And you know, it was, it was surreal. It was just an amazing, amazing experience. Now, as it all comes to an end, the countdown begins for 2030. I mean, it is sad because I won’t have anything to look forward to anymore. I’m probably gonna have anxiety that I don’t have. That’s something to watch, you know. In West Sacramento, Peyton Headley, KCRA 3 News. Four short years, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will host the 2030 men’s FIFA World Cup. There will be games in six countries on three continents. You don’t have to wait that long for more international soccer. The Women’s World Cup is next year in Brazil.
Soccer fans watch from West Sacramento as Spain wins FIFA World Cup in extra time against Argentina
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in overtime to claim the FIFA World Cup title, as fans worldwide gathered to watch the tournament’s conclusion.
Updated: 6:46 PM PDT Jul 19, 2026
Spain claimed the FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina and Lionel Messi 1-0 in extra time during the final match, as fans around the world came together to watch the tournament’s conclusion.At Drake’s: The Barn in West Sacramento, dozens of soccer fans gathered to watch the final game while wearing jerseys representing teams from all over the world.”That’s the whole point of the World Cup,” said Amy Norman. “Bringing everyone together and cheering for the same sport.” The crowd watched anxiously as Spain and Argentina kicked off. While only one team could emerge victorious, fans highlighted the sense of unity the event brought. “It’s always fun to see people come together, you know, for a great sport,” said Paul Gonzalez. “The camaraderie is the best part for sure,” Norman said.”You walk in the room and they cheer you on no matter which team you’re rooting for, which is awesome. So, I love that aspect of it,” said Kim Hoffner. Some fans shared their experiences of attending World Cup matches in person. “I’ve been to two games,” Ashir Shah said. “It was a great atmosphere.””I finally got to go see a couple of matches live, and I got to feel the excitement of people around me screaming. And, you know, it was surreal, was just an amazing, amazing experience,” Steffano Vidal said. As the tournament wrapped up, fans expressed mixed emotions about its conclusion and looked ahead to the next World Cup in 2030, which will be hosted across six countries on three continents, with Spain, Portugal and Morocco as primary hosts and Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay hosting centenary matches. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel | Make KCRA a preferred news source in Google
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Spain claimed the FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina and Lionel Messi 1-0 in extra time during the final match, as fans around the world came together to watch the tournament’s conclusion.
At Drake’s: The Barn in West Sacramento, dozens of soccer fans gathered to watch the final game while wearing jerseys representing teams from all over the world.
“That’s the whole point of the World Cup,” said Amy Norman. “Bringing everyone together and cheering for the same sport.”
The crowd watched anxiously as Spain and Argentina kicked off. While only one team could emerge victorious, fans highlighted the sense of unity the event brought.
“It’s always fun to see people come together, you know, for a great sport,” said Paul Gonzalez.
“The camaraderie is the best part for sure,” Norman said.
“You walk in the room and they cheer you on no matter which team you’re rooting for, which is awesome. So, I love that aspect of it,” said Kim Hoffner.
Some fans shared their experiences of attending World Cup matches in person.
“I’ve been to two games,” Ashir Shah said. “It was a great atmosphere.”
“I finally got to go see a couple of matches live, and I got to feel the excitement of people around me screaming. And, you know, it was surreal, was just an amazing, amazing experience,” Steffano Vidal said.
As the tournament wrapped up, fans expressed mixed emotions about its conclusion and looked ahead to the next World Cup in 2030, which will be hosted across six countries on three continents, with Spain, Portugal and Morocco as primary hosts and Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay hosting centenary matches.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel | Make KCRA a preferred news source in Google