Spain Wins 2026 World Cup After Ferran Torres Extra‑Time Goal

Overview

• Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time on Sunday, July 19, with Ferran Torres scoring the winner and Enzo Fernández sent off late in regulation.
• Rodri was named the tournament's best player after recovering from a serious ACL injury and anchoring Spain's midfield throughout the competition.
• Spain's tactical game plan controlled possession, limited Argentina to just two shots on target across 120 minutes, and helped Unai Simón win the Golden Glove as the team conceded only one goal in the tournament.
• The champions returned to Madrid for official receptions with King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and a public parade expected to draw huge crowds, while authorities reported a fatal accident in Salamanca linked to victory celebrations.
• The final's aftermath includes on-field confrontations that led to Leandro Paredes receiving a red card after the match and a separate incident involving an Argentina Malvinas banner that the United Kingdom has asked FIFA to investigate as the governing body evaluates match reports.