New Jersey, July 20 -- Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal said "we were the better side" after their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at New Jersey on Sunday (local time), according to The Athletic, citing Telemundo.

Spain edged Argentina 1-0 after extra time, bringing an end to Lionel Messi's title defence and completing an impressive unbeaten campaign in which La Roja conceded just one goal in eight matches.

Mikel Oyarzabal said Spain deserved the victory, describing them as the better team, while admitting the magnitude of winning the World Cup had not fully sunk in yet.

"I think we're still not aware of it and it's going to take time to really believe it. A complicated match -- them with their style, waiting f...