Spain 1–0 Argentina
- 106'Ferran Torres— Spain
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When was this match?
19 Jul · 15:00 · America/New York
Where is this match played?
New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium)
Stage
Final — Spain vs Argentina
- 41'Argentina — Lisandro Martínez
- 52'Argentina — Leandro Paredes
- 82'Argentina — Enzo Fernández
- 90+2'Argentina — Cristian Romero
- 90+3'Argentina — Enzo FernándezSecond yellow card — sent off
- 111'Argentina — Alexis Mac Allister
- 44'Argentina — ↑Nicolás Otamendi/↓Lisandro Martínez
- 45'Argentina — ↑Leandro Paredes/↓Nico González
- 58'Argentina — ↑Nahuel Molina/↓Gonzalo Montiel
- 62'Spain — ↑Ferran Torres/↓Mikel Oyarzabal
- 62'Spain — ↑Pedri/↓Fabián Ruiz
- 70'Argentina — ↑Facundo Medina/↓Cristian Romero
- 70'Argentina — ↑Giuliano Simeone/↓Rodrigo De Paul
- 75'Spain — ↑Nico Williams/↓Álex Baena
- 75'Spain — ↑Mikel Merino/↓Dani Olmo
- 99'Spain — ↑Martín Zubimendi/↓Rodri
- 99'Spain — ↑Eric García/↓Aymeric Laporte
- 102'Argentina — ↑Marcos Senesi/↓Julián Álvarez
Spain won after extra time, 1–0 against Argentina in the Final. Ferran Torres put Spain ahead in the 106th minute.
Spain Crowned World Champions After Extra Time Thriller Against Argentina
Ferran Torres's 106th-minute strike secured Spain's second World Cup title, defeating ten-man Argentina 1-0 in a tense final at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium).
A Tense Regulation
The 2026 World Cup Final delivered a fiercely contested battle between two footballing giants. Regulation time saw both Spain and Argentina prioritize defensive solidity, resulting in a scoreless 90 minutes. Spain sought to maintain possession, while Argentina aimed to capitalize on rapid counterattacks. The intensity peaked late in the second half when Argentina's Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card at 90+3', reducing the reigning champions to ten men just before extra time.
Torres Breaks the Deadlock in Extra Time
With the numerical advantage, Spain intensified their pressure in extra time. The decisive moment arrived in the 106th minute when Ferran Torres found the back of the net, breaking the deadlock and sending the Spanish supporters into raptures. The 1-0 lead proved insurmountable for Argentina, as Spain's defense held firm in the remaining minutes to secure the victory.
Tournament Legacy and Awards
The victory marks Spain's second World Cup title, their first since 2010, cementing their status at the pinnacle of world football. Outstanding individual performances were recognized with official tournament awards: Spain's Rodri was awarded the Golden Ball, Unai Simón took the Golden Glove, and Pau Cubarsí was named Best Young Player. France's Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot with 10 goals.
Factual Highlights
- Match 104 ended Spain 1–0 Argentina after extra time on July 19, 2026.
- Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute.
- Argentina's Enzo Fernández was sent off with a second yellow card at 90+3'.
- Spain secured their second FIFA World Cup title.
- Rodri (Golden Ball), Unai Simón (Golden Glove), and Pau Cubarsí (Best Young Player) claimed official awards.