Spain are the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a dramatic final decided by a goal from Ferran Torres.
After a goalless 90 minutes, Spain dominated possession and created the better chances throughout the match, with Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez producing a series of crucial saves to keep his side in the contest. Argentina struggled to threaten going forward and failed to register a shot on target during the final.
The turning point came in the closing stages of normal time when Enzo Fernández was sent off after receiving a second yellow card, leaving Argentina to play the remainder of the match with ten men.
Spain finally found the breakthrough in the 106th minute. Pedro Porro delivered a cross into the area, Nico Williams headed the ball into the path of Ferran Torres, who fired a powerful finish into the roof of the net to score the only goal of the final.
Despite late pressure from Argentina, Spain held firm to secure the victory, capping an impressive tournament with a memorable triumph on football’s biggest stage
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