Ferran Torres extra-time winner goal, Spain past 10-man Argentina to win second FIFA World Cup 2026 title
Spain outlasts Argentina in extra time to lift FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy
Spain reclaimed football's biggest prize with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over defending champion Argentina after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, as substitute Ferran Torres delivered the decisive goal to seal La Roja's second world title.
The final remained deadlocked through 90 minutes before Argentina's challenge took a major hit when Enzo Fernández was shown a RED CARD in stoppage time, reducing Lionel Scaloni's side to 10 men. Spain eventually made its numerical advantage count in the 106th minute, with Nico Williams setting up Torres for the match-winning strike.
Spain dominated the contest from start to finish, controlling possession and creating the clearer opportunities, but Emiliano MartÃnez produced a series of remarkable saves to keep Argentina alive. The Argentine goalkeeper's heroics delayed the inevitable, though he was finally beaten by Torres' thunderous finish in extra time.
Argentina, meanwhile, endured a frustrating evening in attack. Lionel Messi and company failed to register a shot on target and became the first team since 1966 not to attempt a shot during normal time of a World Cup final. The defeat not only ended Argentina's hopes of defending its title but also denied Messi what could have been a fairytale ending to his World Cup career.
The defeat ended Argentina's bid to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the FIFA World Cup title. It also marked a disappointing finish to Lionel Messi's campaign, with the Argentina captain unable to inspire his side to another World Cup triumph.
Built on defensive solidity and clinical finishing, La Roja once again proved their pedigree on the biggest stage to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy for the second time in history.
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