Spain could make World Cup history: The first to win men's and women's trophies back-to-back

NPR reports that Spain's men's national team will face Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final, with the opportunity to make history by winning both the men's and women's World Cup trophies back-to-back—the Spanish women's team won their first World Cup in 2023. The article is sourced from NPR, a major national outlet with established editorial standards, though the metadata provided shows minimal substantive detail beyond the headline premise. Independent search results from The Athletic, BBC Sport, and ESPN corroborate Spain's tournament performance, noting the team's 37-game unbeaten streak (a joint men's record) and their decisive semifinal victory over France, adding context about Spain's unexpected strength despite flying "under the radar" throughout the tournament. Watch for Sunday's final result and how Spain's potential victory would reshape women's sports narratives globally, given the rarity of parallel success in men's and women's competitions at the highest level.