Spain Beat Argentina After Extra Time to Win 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain are world champions for the second time after Ferran Torres' extra-time winner secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina in a gripping 2026 FIFA World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The triumph ended a 16-year wait for another global crown and brought Argentina's reign as world champions to an end. The final was a tense and tactical contest, with Spain controlling possession for long spells while Argentina remained dangerous on the counterattack through captain Lionel Messi. Both goalkeepers were called into action, and despite several promising opportunities, neither side could find a breakthrough during normal time. The decisive moment arrived in the 106th minute when substitute Ferran Torres calmly finished from close range after excellent build-up play by Nico Williams. Argentina's task became even more difficult after Enzo Fernández was sent off in extra time, leaving the defending champions with 10 men as they chased an equaliser. Spain held their composure in the closing stages to secure a famous victory and lift the FIFA World Cup trophy for the second time in their history, having previously won the tournament in 2010. Luis de la Fuente's side capped an outstanding campaign with another disciplined display, while Argentina were left to reflect on a valiant title defence that ended one step short of back-to-back world crowns.