Spain win second World Cup after 1-0 extra-time win over defending champs Argentina
- Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, securing its second men's FIFA World Cup title after substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute.
- Before 80,000 spectators, Spain dominated with a 20-1 shot advantage, capping a tournament where they conceded only one goal—the fewest by any World Cup champion in history.
- Argentina struggled offensively, failing to register a single shot on target during regulation time; midfielder Enzo Fernandez was sent off in the 93rd minute, forcing Argentina to play the final 30 minutes with 10 men.
- Tensions flared after the final whistle when midfielder Leandro Paredes received a red card for physically confronting Spain defender Eric Garcia; Lionel Messi left the field in tears after his final World Cup appearance.
- Spain became the first nation to simultaneously hold both men's and women's World Cup trophies, building on the women's 2023 championship victory in Australia and solidifying the federation's historic status.
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