Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming the second world title in the country’s history and ending Argentina’s reign as defending champions.
The final remained goalless through regulation time, with Spain dominating possession and creating the better scoring opportunities while Argentina failed to register a shot on target in the opening 90 minutes.
Spain maintained the pressure in extra time and eventually found the breakthrough in the second period when substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal to settle the contest.
The victory secured Spain’s first World Cup triumph since 2010 and completed an impressive run that followed their emergence as European champions.
For Argentina, the defeat ended their title defence and dashed Lionel Messi’s hopes of adding another World Cup crown before the close of his international career.
Spain’s disciplined defensive display ensured Argentina could not find an equaliser, sealing a historic victory and crowning the Europeans as world champions.
