Overview
- Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 after extra time on Sunday when Ferran Torres finished a right‑side rebound early in the second half of extra time to settle the final.
- The team conceded a single goal across eight matches and goalkeeper Unai Simón kept seven clean sheets, marking the fewest goals allowed by a World Cup winner and a record number of shutouts in one tournament.
- Spain extended its international A‑match unbeaten run to 38 games and coach Luis de la Fuente, aged 65, became the oldest manager to win the World Cup.
- Players and officials plan a return to Spain for meetings with King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez followed by a celebratory parade in Madrid, while media also reported a post‑match scuffle involving Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes.
- Analysts say Spain combined tight defensive structure, sustained possession and quicker wing attacks from players such as Lamine Yamal, a style that underlines European teams' strong showing in the expanded tournament and could influence tactics going forward.