Spain captured the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, July 19, defeating defending champions Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Ferran Torres delivered the decisive strike in extra time after a goalless regulation period, securing Spain’s second World Cup crown and their first since 2010.
La Roja controlled possession for much of the contest and fashioned the clearer chances, but Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez kept his side alive with a string of crucial saves. Argentina’s hopes of forcing penalties were dashed when midfielder Enzo Fernández was dismissed late in extra time, leaving the South Americans to finish with ten men.
The victory ended Argentina’s reign as world champions and capped a stellar campaign for Spain, who advanced to the final after overcoming France in the semi‑finals. Sixteen years after their triumph in South Africa, Spain’s return to the pinnacle of international football underscored their resurgence on the global stage.
Source: William Narh

