World Cup
Spain win the 2026 FIFA World Cup after extra-time victory over Argentina
Spain became world champions for the second time after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute.
Spain are FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 final.
The final was played at New York New Jersey Stadium on 19 July 2026, bringing the expanded 48-team tournament to a close.
The match remained goalless through normal time, sending the title contest into extra time.
Ferran Torres produced the decisive moment in the 106th minute. FIFA reported that Nico Williams headed down a Pedro Porro cross before Torres finished first time.
The victory gave Spain their second men's World Cup title, following their first triumph in 2010.
The result also created a notable milestone: Spain became the first country to simultaneously hold FIFA's senior men's and women's World Cup titles, following the women's national team's 2023 success.
Argentina finished the tournament as runners-up after entering the final as the reigning world champions.Published 8/9/2026, 11:52:18 AM