The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots (29-13) on Sunday evening in Santa Clara, California, winning the NFL Super Bowl for the second time in their history.
Published on: 02/09/2026 - 05:22 Modified on: 02/09/2026 - 05:28
The Patriots were looking for a seventh Super Bowl victory. But it was the Seattle Seahawks who won the title by stifling the attack of the New England Patriots 29-13 Sunday February 8 in Santa Clara (California).
The match, which remained closed for a long time without any "touchdown" at the break (9-0 for Seattle), got carried away in its second part to end with a demonstration by the Seahawks, titled for the second time, after 2014.
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The Washington State franchise had not played in a Super Bowl since a defeat in the final against the Patriots of “GOAT” (greatest of all time) Tom Brady in 2015.
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After several moribund seasons, the Patriots were aiming for a record seventh title after the six gleaned between 2002 and 2019 with the legendary “quarterback”.
His heir Drake Maye, second best player of the NFL season, finally looked his age (23) during this high-tension match, where the opposing defense successfully harassed him.
After building a cushion of 12 points, the Seahawks both scored and conceded two "touchdowns" in the fourth quarter, achieving several decisive interceptions thanks to their defense.
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The Washington State team was able to count on its own ball handler Sam Darnold (28 years old, a “touchdown”), anonymous who passed unsuccessfully through four franchises before finding the light in the northwest of the country this season. “It’s incredible. To succeed with this team after everything that’s happened in my career…” he reacted.
The Seahawks have long played on velvet using the power of their "running back" Kenneth Walker, elected man of the match with 135 yards gained with ball in hand, and the kicks of Jason Myers (five goals, a record). “We faced a lot of adversity this year, we managed to stay together to be rewarded,” concluded Kenneth Walker.
75,000 spectators, including stars
The traditional half-time show was, as is often the case, at least as anticipated as the meeting, taking on a political dimension this year with the choice of Bad Bunny, who hosted a wild show highlighting Puerto Rican culture and some of his biggest hits. A world star with his reggaeton mixed with Latin trap, the choice of the Puerto Rican upset Donald Trump who did not make the trip to the match, unlike last year in New Orleans.
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The major annual event for spectator sports and marketing brought together 75,000 spectators to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, located southeast of San Francisco and which will also host six FIFA World Cup matches this summer.
Fans were able to treat themselves to a roast beef shank burger for $180 or even see a plethora of stars: Cardi B, Pedro Pascal and Jessica Alba furtively on stage, Roger Federer, Jay-Z and even Justin Bieber in the stands.
With AFP
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