Spain lifted the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final at MetLife Stadium. Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the match in extra time, helping La Roja win their second World Cup title.
The final was evenly matched, with both teams creating chances but struggling to break the deadlock during normal time. Spain controlled possession for most of the game, while Argentina relied on quick attacks and looked dangerous whenever they moved forward.
After a goalless 90 minutes, the match went into extra time. Spain continued to attack and finally found the breakthrough in the 106th minute when Ferran Torres finished a well-worked move to put his side ahead.
Argentina fought until the final whistle but could not find an equaliser. Spain defended strongly in the closing stages and celebrated a memorable victory as the referee ended the match.
Spain's journey to the title included wins over Austria, Portugal, Belgium, France and Argentina, highlighting their consistency throughout the tournament. Argentina also impressed by reaching the final with victories over Cape Verde, Egypt, Switzerland and England, but their title defence came to an end in the championship match.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be remembered as a thrilling battle between two football giants, with Spain producing a disciplined performance to reclaim the biggest prize in international football.