The loudest roar of the afternoon came not during the match, but after the referee’s final whistle echoed across a packed Caymanas Park, sending scattered Spain supporters into celebration while the sea of blue-and-white Argentina jerseys fell silent.

Families filled the Mayberry Investments Goal Rush Tailgate on Sunday to watch Spain edge Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup final, with the overwhelming majority of supporters backing the South American side. Children, parents and grandparents, many dressed in Argentina’s iconic colours, reacted to every save and missed opportunity throughout the contest, but it was the final whistle that sparked the biggest response of the day.

Among the disappointed supporters was 64-year-old Caroline Bolton, who had spent days preparing for the occasion. The lifelong Argentina supporter arrived with her daughter and grandson after making sure everything at home had already been taken care of.