Spain clinched their second FIFA World Cup title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final held at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The decisive moment came in the 106th minute when Ferran Torres scored, securing the win for Spain after extra time.

Match Overview

Spain dominated the match, registering 20 shots compared to Argentina's zero shots on target. Torres' goal was set up by fellow substitute Nico Williams, who provided a key assist before Torres fired past Argentine goalkeeper Emi Martinez. This victory follows Spain's triumph in Euro 2024, marking a significant achievement for the national team.

Key Moments

The match featured a lengthy 27-minute half-time break and saw Argentina reduced to 10 men after Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card at the end of regular time. Despite their numerical disadvantage, Argentina maintained a solid defensive shape, relying heavily on Martinez, who made several crucial saves throughout the match. Argentina's only real chance came during added time in extra time, but Giuliano Simeone's shot went over the bar, preventing the game from going to penalties.

As the match concluded, Lionel Messi, who touched the ball just 54 times, faced disappointment in what is anticipated to be his final World Cup appearance. Spain's victory echoes their first World Cup win in 2010, where they also scored in the second period of extra time.