Super Bowl 2026: Seattle Seahawks beat New England Patriots to win second NFL championship

The Seattle Seahawks put on a devastating defensive showing to beat the New England Patriots and earn their second Super Bowl victory.

The NFL’s two strongest defenses faced off in Sunday’s showcase, with the Seahawks coming out on top with a 29-13 victory at Levi’s Stadium.

It was a defensive performance for the ages, with Britain’s Aden Durde playing a pivotal role by becoming the first overseas coach to win America’s biggest game.

Seattle’s 46-year-old defensive coordinator helped create the most feared defense in the NFL, known as the ‘Dark Side’, and they showed why on American football’s biggest stage in Santa Clara, California.

New England second-year quarterback Drake Maye narrowly missed out on this season’s Most Valuable Player award but was stifled by the Seahawks, who had six sacks, three turnovers and a defensive touchdown.

After Seattle led 9-0 at halftime, Maye’s first turnover led to AJ Barner’s opening goal of the game early in the fourth quarter.

Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu later returned an interception for a 45-yard field goal, while Jason Meyers threw for a record five touchdowns.

More to follow.