Preity Zinta reacts to Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup Final Drama: 'Who writes a script like that?'
Mumbai, July 21
Actress Preity Zinta shared her unforgettable experience of witnessing the FIFA World Cup 2026 final live from the stadium in New Jersey.
The actress attended the thrilling match with her husband Gene Goodenough and described the game as a "bizarre twist of fate", highlighting the unexpected Argentina-Spain face-off and the remarkable connection between football legends Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. Celebrating Spain's victory, Preity called the experience a memorable and fun-filled moment.
Taking to Instagram, she posted a series of her photos and videos with the caption, "This weekend was beyond fun ! I got to experience a Football / ( Soccer ) World Cup final game in New Jersey with "The Goodenough Boyz " This World Cup final felt like a bizarre twist of fate. Argentina, the previous world Champions were playing Spain in the final. A team that had not lost an international game since March 2024 and its Star player - Lamine Yamal was the same kid that was photographed when he was 5 months old with a 20-year-old Messi for a Photoshoot where Messi gave him a bath in a plastic tub!"
"Yes !!! It's all true and ....... then..... they meet in the final Who writes a script like that ?.All I can say is that it was such a fun experience to be a plus one with my husband for a game in a stadium and boy ..... what a fun day. Big congratulations to the Spanish team 🇪🇸and all their fans for winning this FIFA World Cup ! It truly was so much fun to watch. fifaworldcup2026 #ArgentinavsSpain #Ting." (sic)
Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute of extra time as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. With this victory, Spain lifted their second World Cup trophy.
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Reader Comments
As a football fan from India, it's incredible to see how the sport connects people across continents. Preity's joy is so genuine! That Messi-Yamal story is like something out of a Bollywood movie. Spain deserved the win though - they've been unbeaten for so long. 🏆
Main bhi Argentina ki fan hoon but have to admit Spain played brilliantly. Ferran Torres ka goal kamaal ka tha! Preity's caption is pure gold - she looks so happy with her husband. Indian celebrities representing at the World Cup, love to see it! 🇮🇳⚽
It's amazing to see Preity's passion for the game. That Messi-Yamal connection is truly one of the most poetic moments in sports history. However, I think the article could have mentioned more about the actual match - the 106th minute winner was a heartbreaker for Argentina fans.
Yeh destiny ka khel hai! 🤩 Jab maine dekha Lamine Yamal ko Messi ke saath bath tub mein - pata hi nahi tha yeh foreshadowing tha! Spain ka consistency incredible hai. Preity ji, aapne sahi kaha - who writes a script like that? Full marks to the universe! 🌟
I'm not a huge football follower but this story is just too good! Makes me want to watch the highlights. Preity's energy is infectious - she always brings that desi charm wherever she goes. And can we talk about her caption? 'The Goodenough Boyz' is brilliant!
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