The moment arrived in extra time. Ferran Torres, a forward who had been a constant threat throughout the game, found the net to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
It was a goal that capped a performance of total dominance. Spain, who had controlled possession and created chance after chance, finally broke the deadlock deep into the additional period. Torres’s strike was the only goal of the match, but it was enough to secure Spain’s second World Cup title.
“Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the FIFA World Cup 2026.”
The win avenged past disappointments and confirmed the evolution of a side that had promised much. For Argentina, the loss was a bitter end to a tournament they had entered as favourites, unable to cope with Spain’s relentless pressure.
Torres, who had been a key figure throughout the competition, delivered when it mattered most. His goal sparked wild celebrations among the Spanish players and fans inside the stadium, as well as back home.
The victory marks a new peak for Spanish football, adding to their 2010 triumph in South Africa. For manager Luis de la Fuente, it was a vindication of a style that has defined the national team for over a decade.
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi in what many expected to be his final World Cup, could not find a response. Spain’s defence, organised and unyielding, held firm in normal time and through the extra 30 minutes.
The question now is how this Spanish squad will build on its success, while Argentina must regroup after falling at the final hurdle.