Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, defeating defending champion Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a pulsating final clash. The victory marks La Roja's second world title, 16 years on from their triumph in South Africa.
Ferran Torres, brought on as a substitute, struck the decisive blow in the second period of extra time. Nico Williams set up the forward perfectly, and Torres made no mistake with the finish.
Argentina's task grew significantly harder in the closing stages of normal time when midfielder Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card for a reckless tackle on Pau Cubarsí. The South Americans were reduced to 10 men with the game still level.
Emiliano Martínez, Argentina's goalkeeper, made a series of crucial saves to keep his team competitive throughout the contest. But Spain's numerical advantage proved decisive in the added period.
Spain controlled possession heavily once the match went to extra time and pressed relentlessly for the breakthrough. After 20 shots and 12 on target, Torres finally found the back of the net to claim the trophy.
