New Jersey, July 20 -- Former Germany midfielder and Real Madrid great Toni Kroos offered a blunt reaction to Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph, posting a two-word message on social media after La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday's final.

Shortly after the final whistle at MetLife Stadium, Kroos wrote on X, "Football won."

The brief post was widely interpreted as the retired midfielder's verdict on Spain's victory over Lionel Messi's Argentina, who were bidding to become the first team in 64 years to successfully defend the World Cup.

Spain secured their second world title thanks to Ferran Torres' decisive strike in the 106th minute after a tense and hard-fought contest in New Jersey.

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