Spain came out victorious against Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final thanks to an extra-time strike from substitute Ferran Torres.
La Roja secured a second World Cup trophy in their history at the expense of the 2022 World champions in MetLife Stadium.
The game was poised to be a very tight contest, but it was the Spaniards who dominated the game from minute one.
Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal had the chance to give Spain an early lead, but a timely intervention from Lisandro Martínez allowed Emiliano Martínez to save.
Argentina were toothless and lethargic in attack but kept Luis de la Fuente’s men at bay throughout 90 minutes.
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández was given his marching orders after a second yellow card during the dying embers. A moment that fueled Spain’s ascendancy in the game.
The European champions kept pushing for the opener, but everything was repelled by Lionel Scaloni’s men.
The moment of truth came when Nico Williams headed a cross for Torres, who blasted it past the Argentina goalkeeper in the 106th minute.
Spain held on until the final whistle to secure their first World Cup trophy since 2010 in South Africa.
They are now unbeaten in 38 games, which is now a world record.
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