Spain wins FIFA World Cup for 2nd time, Ferran Torres extra-time goal give the 1-0 victory over Lionel Messi's Argentina in final.
Spain beats Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win FIFA World Cup 2026 for second time in History since 2010.
Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive extra-time winner as Spain edged Argentina 1-0 in a gripping FIFA World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium, clinching its second world title and ending the defending champion's reign.
After a tense, scoreless 90 minutes, Argentina's hopes suffered a major setback when Enzo Fernández was sent off in second-half stoppage time after picking up his second yellow card, leaving Lionel Scaloni's side to play the entirety of extra time with 10 men. Spain finally found the breakthrough in the 106th minute, with Torres smashing home from close range after Nico Williams teed him up with a clever assist.
Luis de la Fuente's side dominated possession and created the better chances throughout the contest, but Emiliano MartÃnez kept Argentina in the game with a string of outstanding saves, setting a World Cup final record for saves. However, even the Aston Villa goalkeeper could not prevent Torres from delivering the title-winning moment.
Argentina struggled to threaten in attack, failing to register a single shot on target and becoming the first team since 1966 not to attempt a shot during normal time of a FIFA World Cup final. Lionel Messi endured a frustrating evening in what could prove to be the final World Cup match of his legendary career, as Spain's disciplined defence neutralised the Argentine captain and his teammates.
The victory denied Argentina a historic second consecutive World Cup triumph and completed an unbeaten campaign for Spain, which conceded just one goal throughout the tournament. La Roja's triumph also underlined its dominance on the biggest stage, reclaiming the FIFA World Cup trophy for the first time since its maiden success in 2010.
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