Spain were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina 1-0 in a tense final on Sunday, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in extra time.
The Barcelona forward emerged as the match winner after coming off the bench, striking in the 106th minute to hand Luis de la Fuente’s side a hard-fought victory.
Spain’s triumph sees them add the World Cup trophy to their European Championship title, completing a remarkable period of success on the international stage.
La Roja controlled the contest and were rewarded for their persistence with Torres’ late winner, which proved enough to separate the two sides after a closely contested encounter.
The victory also marks Spain’s second FIFA World Cup title in 16 years, further cementing their place among football’s elite nations.
The dramatic extra-time goal ended Argentina’s hopes of lifting the trophy and ensured Spain finished the tournament as deserved world champions.
