Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 extra-time victory over defending champions Argentina in Sunday’s final at New York New Jersey Stadium.
After a tense goalless 90 minutes, Torres broke the deadlock in the 106th minute, converting from close range following sustained Spanish pressure. Luis de la Fuente‘s side dominated possession and created the better chances throughout the match, while Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez produced several crucial saves to keep his team in contention.
Argentina’s hopes suffered a major setback when midfielder Enzo Fernandez was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in extra time. Despite a spirited defensive effort, Lionel Messi and the reigning champions were unable to find an equaliser as Spain sealed their first World Cup title since 2010.
The victory caps a remarkable era for Spain, adding the 2026 World Cup to their UEFA Euro 2024 triumph and reaffirming their status as one of international football’s dominant teams.
