Spain’s victory at the 2026 World Cup continues to spark analysis and discussion among experts, and one of the most comprehensive analyses came in the latest episode of *Nueva Jugada*, where Linda Cabazos and Alex Loé break down the final against Argentina, the performance of both teams, and the key moments that marked the conclusion of international soccer’s most important tournament. You can listen to the podcast HERE.
“Nueva Jugada” is an original production by Nueva Network hosted by Linda Cabazos and Alex Loé, two journalists and sports broadcasters with extensive experience in radio, television, and digital platforms. Throughout the show, they combine soccer analysis, current events, and entertainment to bring the Hispanic audience in the United States everything that’s happening on and off the field.
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During the episode, both hosts agree that Spain was a deserving champion after dominating much of the final against Argentina.
Although they acknowledge that the match was closely contested throughout the 90 minutes of regulation time, they point out that the team coached by Luis de la Fuente maintained possession, created the clearest scoring chances, and ultimately scored the winning goal thanks to Ferran Torres in extra time.
They also point out that two goals by the Spanish team were disallowed, one of which they consider to have been legitimate.
Alex Loé delves into the tactical analysis and explains that Argentina adopted a defensive approach very early on, hoping to decide the match through individual plays.
In contrast, he points out that Spain never lost its soccer identity and managed to stay calm in the face of constant provocations on the field, avoiding the physical style that, he notes, the Argentine team was trying to impose.
The tournament’s MVP
The program also devotes significant coverage to the awards ceremony and the recognition of Rodri as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).
While Linda Cabazos believes that other soccer players such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, or Jude Bellingham could have won the award, Alex Loé defends the choice by highlighting the Spanish midfielder’s leadership, his tactical influence, and the statistics that backed up his performance throughout the World Cup.
Another of the episode’s most talked-about moments is Lionel Scaloni’s press conference following the loss.
The hosts analyze the moment when the Argentine coach breaks down in tears while discussing the future of the team that played in the final, and they reflect on the difficulty of putting together another group with the same competitive qualities.
For both of them, it was one of the most emotional moments of the championship’s finale.
The conversation also touches on the incidents that occurred at the end of the game, when several players got into a fight that quickly went viral on social media.
Linda Cabazos argues that Spain won the match “fair and square,” while Alex Loé regrets that the sporting outcome was marred by clashes between players and fans outside the stadium.
Spain Wins the “Nueva Jugada” Championship
As the show winds down, the hosts discuss the historic halftime show that made its debut at a World Cup final.
They analyze the performances by Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, and Shakira, discussing the highlights and how this new format—inspired by American sporting events—changed the game experience for players and fans.
With tactical analysis, discussion, entertainment, and all the latest news on international soccer, *Nueva Jugada* offers a comprehensive look at the 2026 World Cup final and the events that marked the conclusion of a historic tournament.
The episode is now available on all audio platforms, such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify, where you can also listen to other shows promoted by Nueva Onda and Nueva Network, such as *Los Jefes*.
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