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

Overview

• Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute to secure Spain’s second World Cup title.
• Argentina were reduced to ten men late in stoppage time when Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card, a turning point that left Spain with a numerical advantage going into extra time.
• The final at MetLife Stadium near New York was controlled by Spain, who registered roughly 65% possession, more than a dozen shots on target across the match, and kept Argentina from having a single shot on target during regular time.
• FIFA tournament awards highlighted Spain’s campaign: Rodri was named best player, Unai Simón best goalkeeper, and Pau Cubarsí best young player, while Lionel Messi finished the tournament emotionally for Argentina and was denied back-to-back titles.
• Mass celebrations erupted across Spain after Sunday’s win and authorities planned an official reception and an open-top bus parade through central Madrid expected to draw about one million people.