Event Brief
Madrid fans pack bars and squares ahead of World Cup final
Filed: Jul 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: With temperatures above 40°C, fans in Madrid fill bars and fan zones as Argentina and Spain near kick-off.
WHO: France 24 correspondent Sarah Morris
WHAT: Fans gather in Madrid’s bars, public squares and fan zones ahead of the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.
WHEN: Jul 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM ET
WHERE: Madrid, Spain
WHY: Fans are building excitement in the final hours before kick-off.
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