Spain are the 2026 World Cup champions after Ferran Torres scored the only goal in extra time to secure a 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina on Sunday.
The Barcelona forward broke the deadlock in the 106th minute at the New York New Jersey Stadium, ending Argentina’s bid to retain the title and denying Lionel Messi a second successive triumph in what may be his final international appearance.
Enzo Fernandez’s late red card left Argentina with 10 men, shifting momentum decisively in Spain’s favour. Luis de la Fuente’s side completed an unbeaten tournament, extending their international unbeaten run to 38 matches.
The result marks Spain’s second World Cup title, their first since 2010, and caps a remarkable campaign for the European champions against a resilient but ultimately outmatched Argentina.
