Spain’s celebrations after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup were overshadowed by tragedy after a 13-year-old boy died and several others were injured when a fountain collapsed during jubilant scenes in the western Spanish town of Ciudad Rodrigo.

The heartbreaking incident occurred shortly after Spain secured a historic 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final, ending a 16-year wait for the country’s second global football title.

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According to local authorities, emergency services received multiple distress calls at around 12:30 a.m. local time after a fountain packed with celebrating fans suddenly collapsed.

In a statement posted on Facebook, Ciudad Rodrigo City Hall confirmed the teenager’s death and expressed condolences to the victim’s family.

“The city hall of Ciudad Rodrigo expresses its sadness and presents its condolences for the death of a boy of 13.”

The municipality described the incident as a devastating turn of events, saying: “What should have been a celebration of Spain’s team in the football World Cup turned into tragedy.”

Emergency services also confirmed that another youth was injured in the collapse, while several others sustained injuries as rescue teams rushed to the scene.

Local media reported that the fountain gave way under the weight of dozens of fans who had climbed onto the structure to celebrate Spain’s World Cup triumph.

The fatal accident cast a somber mood over celebrations across the football-loving nation, with many expressing grief just hours after Spain’s memorable victory on the world stage.

England ended their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign on a high after defeating France 6-4 in a pulsating third-place playoff at Miami Stadium on Saturday to secure the bronze medal.

Thomas Tuchel’s men produced an electric attacking display, storming into a commanding four-goal lead before France launched a spirited comeback.

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Declan Rice opened the scoring early, while Ezri Konsa doubled England’s advantage. Bukayo Saka then stole the show with a first-half brace as the Three Lions headed into the break with complete control of the contest.

France responded strongly after halftime, with captain Kylian Mbappé leading the charge by scoring twice.

Bradley Barcola also found the net to reduce the deficit and briefly raise hopes of an unlikely comeback for Les Bleus.

However, England had the final say as Saka completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time to seal a thrilling 5-3 victory and confirm England’s third-place finish at the tournament.

The victory marked a fitting response to England’s heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Argentina and secured the nation’s best World Cup finish since 1966.

France, meanwhile, ended the tournament in fourth place after suffering back-to-back defeats in the knockout stage.

Attention now shifts to Sunday’s World Cup final, where Spain will battle defending champions Argentina for football’s biggest prize.

In a landmark move that will add a new layer of prestige to football’s biggest tournament, FIFA has announced that the winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will receive championship rings for the first time in the competition’s history.

The historic honour will be introduced when Spain and Argentina face off in the World Cup final on Sunday at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

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In addition to lifting the iconic FIFA World Cup trophy and receiving the traditional gold medals, the victorious team will also be awarded specially designed championship rings, marking a first for any FIFA tournament.

The introduction of the rings brings one of North America’s most celebrated sporting traditions into global football, creating a unique keepsake to commemorate the champions’ achievement.

To mark the 2026 tournament, FIFA has produced 2,026 individually numbered championship rings.

Of these, 30 have been reserved exclusively for members of the title-winning team, while the remaining 1,996 will be released as officially licensed collectibles for fans across the world.

Each ring has been designed with the FIFA World Cup trophy engraved on one side, while the opposite side will be personalised to reflect the identity of the tournament winners. Every ring will also be individually numbered, custom-fitted to its recipient and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

According to FIFA, the winning team’s captain and head coach will receive temporary championship rings during the on-field celebrations immediately after the final on July 19.

The permanent rings will then be custom-made to ensure a perfect fit before being formally presented to the players and technical staff at a later ceremony.

Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina will not only determine the next world champions but will also crown the first team in FIFA history to receive championship rings, adding another unforgettable chapter to football’s most prestigious competition.