Spain have been crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
After 90 minutes failed to produce a goal, the final went into extra time. The decisive moment came in the 106th minute when substitute Ferran Torres found the back of the net to hand Spain victory and their second World Cup title.
The goal capped a dominant display by La Roja, who controlled possession and limited Argentina to very few chances. According to reports, Torres converted a cutback from Nico Williams from close range, lashing home a thumping finish under the crossbar to break the deadlock.
DailyVista247 gathered that Spain were deserved winners on the night, recording 20 shots while Argentina failed to register a single shot on target in 120 minutes of football.
Spain's winner came after Argentina were reduced to 10 men following Enzo Fernandez's dismissal for a second yellow card late in the second half, a turning point that allowed Spain to push forward in extra time with numerical advantage.
The victory marks Spain's second World Cup title, ending a 16-year wait since their first triumph in 2010 when Andres Iniesta also scored an extra-time winner against the Netherlands. Spain were dominant throughout the tournament, conceding only one goal in eight matches on their way to the title.
For Argentina and Lionel Messi, it was a heartbreaking end. The final was billed as potentially Messi's last World Cup match, and Argentina struggled to create chances against Spain's disciplined defense led by Rodri. The defeat shattered Messi's dreams of winning back-to-back World Cups.
Ferran Torres, who had struggled for goals earlier in the tournament and came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute, was named Man of the Match after scoring the decisive goal. His strike in the 106th minute secured Spain's place back on top of world football and was his first goal of the tournament.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised his team's patience and control after the match, saying the team showed maturity and believed until the end. Over 80,000 fans packed the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey to witness the historic final.
The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Spain topped their group before knocking out strong opponents on their way to the final, with Torres' winner now going down in history as one of the most important goals in Spanish football.
Argentina played the last stretch of extra time down a man and could not find an equalizer despite late pressure. The win also marked a new era for Spain, with many young players stepping up on the biggest stage.
Spain 1-0 Argentina after extra time, Ferran Torres 106th minute, is now the official result that will go down in World Cup history as Spain reclaimed the trophy after 16 years.
