Spain Wins 2026 World Cup After Extra-Time Goal by Ferran Torres

Overview

• The final ended 1-0 after extra time on Sunday, July 19, when Ferran Torres converted a cross from Nico Williams after Argentina was reduced to 10 men by a late red card for Enzo Fernández.
• Rodri was named the Golden Ball for his dominant control of possession and defensive work, finishing the tournament with leading pass and intervention totals despite recording zero goals and zero assists.
• Lamine Yamal finished the World Cup as the competition’s top dribbler with 45 successful take-ons, a performance that boosted her profile as a leading candidate for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
• FIFA published its club compensation figures from the €305.3 million benefits pool, with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain the largest recipients based on the number of players they supplied to the tournament.
• The Spain title gives the country both men’s and women’s World Cup trophies and creates measurable club-level effects through payouts and raised player valuations, which could reshape transfer and award races this autumn.