How Spain dominated Argentina and Andy Burnham becomes the U.K.’s new prime minister: Morning Rundown

Morning RundownHow Spain dominated Argentina and Andy Burnham becomes the U.K.’s new prime minister: Morning Rundown Plus, the FDA says a lettuce sample from Taylor Farms was a false positive for cyclospora.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJuly 20, 2026, 7:42 AM EDTBy Kayla Hayempour and Mark HodgeSpain dominates Argentina in a one-sided World Cup final. Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as Britain’s Prime Minister. And the FDA fails to find the cyclospora parasite in any Taylor Farm lettuce samples.Subscribe to read this story ad-freeGet unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Here’s what to know today.How Spain won — and Argentina lost — the World Cup final Add NBC News to GoogleWatch highlights from the 2026 World Cup final02:33Spain’s victory over Argentina in the World Cup final capped an unbeaten campaign that showcased the team’s trademark control, patience and relentless efficiency.This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox.The showdown in New Jersey matched the European champions and one of the tournament favorites against the reigning world and South American champions.Despite the star power on both sides, the final was strikingly one-sided. Spain dominated possession with more than 65% of the ball and never allowed Argentina to register a single shot on target.As throughout the tournament, Spain’s decisive moment came from an unexpected source. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the match in extra time, sealing a 1-0 victory over the defending champions and securing Spain’s second World Cup title.“I just saw the ball coming to me and I shot with the power of all the Spanish people,” Torres said of the moment.The match was not without controversy: Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández was sent off with a red card in the 93rd minute, adding to a long list of heated calls during the tournament. As the tournament ends, soccer fans are left with the lingering question: Was thi...