The World Cup crowns Cádiz CF after an unforgettable final

The 2026 Gañafote Cup World Cup has come to a close with a final at the Nuevo Colombino Stadium, where Cádiz CF was crowned champion after defeating Sevilla FC in a penalty shootout, putting the finishing touch on a tournament marked by competitiveness and excitement.
The competition progressed from the round of 32 with a high level of competition, featuring notable blowouts by teams like FC Barcelona, FC Bayern Munich, and Real Betis, and confirming the potential of international youth academies such as ACF Fiorentina, Liverpool FC, and Manchester City.
The tournament also left room for surprises, such as FC Barcelona’s stunning elimination at the hands of Parma Calcio, as well as the strong performance of Club Brugge—one of the tournament’s breakout teams—and the consistency of Recreativo de Huelva, which put together a remarkable run.
Throughout the knockout rounds, the competition was extremely close, with several matches decided on penalty kicks—particularly along Cádiz CF’s path, as the team demonstrated great resilience in decisive moments. For its part, Sevilla FC established itself as one of the most solid teams, standing out for its offensive efficiency in the final rounds.
Both teams advanced to the final after defeating Recreativo de Huelva and Club Brugge, respectively, in the semifinals, confirming their status as title contenders.
The Nuevo Colombino Stadium was the setting for a spectacular showdown between two teams that demonstrated their competitive prowess throughout the tournament.
Sevilla FC started the match strongly, taking the lead with two goals that seemed to put them on the path to the title. However, Cádiz CF did not give up and fought back to tie the match with two goals of their own, bringing uncertainty back to the final.
With the score tied, the title was decided in a penalty shootout, where the contest was incredibly close. Both teams converted their first five penalties, sending the final into sudden death.
At that decisive moment, Cádiz CF showed greater accuracy, converting their sixth penalty, while Sevilla FC failed to convert theirs.
Thus, Cádiz CF is crowned champion of the 2026 Gañafote Cup World Cup after a final filled with excitement, a comeback, and tension right up to the very last shot.