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Spain Beat Argentina 1–0 After Extra Time to Win 2026 World Cup

A late red card and Ferran Torres’s 106th‑minute goal decided the final and left questions about the match’s political optics and new FIFA awards.

Overview

  • Spain secured the title following a 1–0 win over Argentina after extra time when Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute, a match decided after regular time finished goalless.
  • Argentina was reduced to ten men when Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card in stoppage time of the 90 minutes, a decisive turning point that left them defending with a man down in extra time.
  • The trophy presentation drew loud boos when President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino appeared in the winners’ box, underscoring fan resistance to political figures on the podium.
  • FIFA announced it will issue limited-edition championship rings for the winners, with 30 personalised rings for the squad and the remainder offered for public sale, reflecting a new US-style ceremonial addition.
  • Separate access issues shadowed the final as former Spain defender Joan Capdevila said his ESTA was denied and he publicly asked for help to enter the United States, a complaint that remained unresolved after the match.