Spain Clinch Second FIFA World Cup Title with Extra-Time Victory Over Argentina
Spain have been crowned the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after edging defending champions Argentina 1-0 in an intense extra-time final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as the hero for La Roja, scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute to hand Spain their second FIFA World Cup title and their first since winning the tournament in 2010.
The tightly contested final remained goalless throughout the 90 minutes, with Spain dominating possession and creating numerous chances while Argentina relied on disciplined defending and goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez to keep the score level.
Spain finally broke the deadlock in extra time when Torres calmly finished after a well-worked attacking move, sending Spanish supporters into celebration as Argentina failed to find an equaliser.
The victory marks another historic achievement for Spain under head coach Luis de la Fuente, who guided the national team to World Cup glory following their UEFA Euro 2024 triumph. Midfielder Rodri was named the tournament’s Golden Ball winner after an outstanding campaign.
Spain’s latest success cements the country’s place among football’s elite nations, adding a second FIFA World Cup crown to their 2010 triumph and ending Argentina’s reign as world champions.
