World Cup Final Draws Massive Crowd in Leventsovka

Residents of Rostov's Leventsovka district gathered at the New Province space to watch the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, cheering for both teams.
Jul 24, 2026
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Fans gathered at the New Province space in Leventsovka to watch the World Cup final on a large screen.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup began on 11 June with 48 national teams participating. On 19 July, the final match between Spain and Argentina took place in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.

Many fans posed for photos with a Lionel Messi cutout at the venue.
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The match was watched worldwide, and residents of Rostov were no exception. Many gathered at the «New Province» space to watch the final on a large screen. There were so many people that not everyone found a spot.

The venue was filled to capacity with enthusiastic football fans.
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We show how Rostov residents watched the football and rooted for their favorite teams.

Rostov residents came wearing the jerseys of their favorite national teams.
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Fans waved flags and banners supporting Spain and Argentina throughout the match.
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Children were as enthusiastic as adults, cheering loudly for their teams.
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A young fan in an Argentina shirt watched the match with intense focus.
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Some spectators brought portable chairs and settled in for the full game.
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The crowd erupted with every goal and near miss during the match.
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Those sitting directly under the screen had an awkward viewing angle but no alternative.
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One family had divided loyalties, with members supporting different finalists.
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Friends gathered on benches and improvised seating to catch the action.
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Latecomers struggled to find spots with a clear view of the screen.
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Some fans climbed onto structures to get a better view of the match.
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Several fans opted to watch the match from nearby cafes and bars.
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A cafe terrace was crowded with people watching the game on a small TV.
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Others gathered around outdoor televisions set up on the street.
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A few daring fans climbed a fence to get a better vantage point.
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Spectators stood on tiptoes and craned their necks to see the screen.
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Yevgeny Vdovin / 161.RU
The match action kept the crowd on edge throughout the evening.
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Spain and Argentina fans exchanged friendly chants and banter throughout the match.
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Every close call and scoring opportunity drew emotional reactions from the crowd.
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A dramatic penalty save sent a ripple of excitement through the audience.
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The final whistle was met with cheers and applause from all present.
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Argentina fans celebrated their team«s victory with joy and chants.
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Spain supporters congratulated Argentina fans despite their disappointment.
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Pure euphoria erupted among Argentina fans as the final score confirmed their win.
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Confetti and flags filled the air as Argentina celebrated their World Cup triumph.
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Lionel Messi lifted the trophy amid deafening roars from the crowd.
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Argentina were the defending World Cup champions entering the final match.
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Spain aimed to reclaim the title they last won in 2010.
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Spain secured their second World Cup title, matching their 2010 victory.
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