Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a thrilling final at MetLife Stadium. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal to seal a memorable victory and guide La Roja to their second World Cup title.
The final was closely contested from the opening whistle, with both teams showing why they had reached football's biggest stage. Spain controlled possession and looked comfortable on the ball, while Argentina remained dangerous on the counterattack.
Neither side could find the breakthrough during normal time despite creating several chances. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made a series of important saves to deny Spain, while Spain's defence kept Lionel Messi and the Argentine attack quiet for most of the match.
The winning moment came in the 106th minute when Ferran Torres finished a well-worked move to put Spain ahead. Argentina pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but Spain defended brilliantly to protect their lead until the final whistle.
Spain completed an outstanding World Cup campaign with victories over Austria, Portugal, Belgium, France and Argentina in the knockout rounds. Their balanced performances in attack and defence made them deserving champions.
Argentina's impressive run included wins over Cape Verde, Egypt, Switzerland and England before reaching the final. Although they fell short of defending their World Cup crown, Lionel Scaloni's side once again proved they are among the strongest teams in international football.
Spain's victory marks another major achievement in the nation's football history and confirms their return to the top of world football. The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be remembered as a dramatic contest between two of the game's greatest teams, with Ferran Torres delivering the goal that secured Spain's place in history.