Carlos Alcaraz Goes Viral at 2026 World Cup Final for Celebrating Disallowed Goal
Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz became a social media meme during the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Alcaraz, who was not on court due to injury, attended the match and presented the champion's trophy alongside actress Jung Ho-yeon before the game. In the 96th minute, Nico Williams scored for Spain off a Mikel Merino pass, but the goal was disallowed seconds later. Alcaraz's reaction—going from wild celebration to dejection—was captured on camera and went viral, garnering over 2 million views and 105,000 likes on social media. Spain ultimately won the match 1-0 in extra time. Alcaraz was seen wearing a wrist brace, indicating he is still recovering from injury. The article notes he is enjoying time off before preparing for the Cincinnati tournament.
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