The fireworks at MetLife Stadium in New York, New Jersey, featured Argentina's national colour, white, after Spain defeated them to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Spain's triumph marked their second Mundial title in history, adding to their 2010 victory with another brilliant team performance.

Ferran Torres' extra-time goal sealed a 2-1 win for La Roja, easing past the Albiceleste in what was a tense and feisty encounter, leaving Argentina and Paredes defeated.

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After the game, while celebrations were ongoing among players, fans, and technical staff of the Spanish national team, fireworks erupted from the stadium roof as part of the traditional closing spectacle.

However, the display prominently featured Argentina's colour, white, sparking confusion and criticism.

This triggered wild reactions from football fans on social media, with some alleging it was a planned moment by FIFA to honour Argentina, presuming they would win.

Others claimed that since many officiating decisions appeared to favour the Albiceleste, the fireworks were a symbolic gesture by organisers to recognise Argentina.

Despite the allegations, it is worth noting that pyrotechnics are typically set up days before the final and often use neutral colours.

In previous World Cup tournaments, FIFA has traditionally used gold and white fireworks during the crowning moment to mimic the colours of the World Cup trophy.

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Once,,,even the colors of those fireworks says a lot.

— Mokgadi 🏴‍☠️☠️👩‍💻🇿🇦 (@MokgadiMokgotho) July 19, 2026

Fireworks in broad daylight looks weird..now the whole stadium looks like it just got nuked. The visuals on those performances mid as hell.That stadium doesn't look like The Final.
Just give Argentina their penalties and rap it up.#WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/rVZWaiwoqH

— Nondaba🇿🇦 (@ShweleNgelosi) July 19, 2026

🚨🎥 The Spanish Football Federation expressed its displeasure after MetLife Stadium was lit up in sky blue and white firecrackers which is the colours of Argentina, instead of red and yellow just as Spain lifted the World Cup trophy. 🇪🇸🏆

In response to the controversy, FIFA…

— CloudNine Sports (@cloudninesports) July 22, 2026

The colour of the fireworks in the World Cup final between Spain and Argrntina was light blue… Some say that is just a coincidence. pic.twitter.com/9gHGcU9vUv

— Brian Krijgsman (@BrianKrijgsman) July 21, 2026

FIFA already had everything prepared for Argentina to win the World Cup

The colour of the fireworks were white and blue when Spain lifted the trophy! pic.twitter.com/dpRjiU2d1K

— LLF (@laligafraudss) July 21, 2026

If you’re going to do daylight fireworks, having lots of them helps make them visible…#WorldCupFinal #WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup #SPAARG #Spain pic.twitter.com/oRsfJVGzZW

— Matthew Rimmer (@MatthewRimmer) July 19, 2026