Overview
- Spain beat Argentina 1–0 in extra time with Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute to secure the nation's second men's World Cup title.
- The Spanish team conceded just one goal in eight matches and goalkeeper Unai Simón recorded a 649-minute run without conceding, while captain Rodri was named the tournament's best player.
- Celebrations in Spain and abroad were large, including a parade in Madrid attended by more than a million people and the Empire State Building lit in Spain's colors.
- Video footage shows Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes grabbing and striking Spanish players after the final whistle and receiving a red card, and reports show other Argentine staff and players behaved unsportingly at the trophy ceremony.
- FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has opened an investigation into the post-match conduct of several Argentine players and staff and potential sanctions or suspensions are pending.