Spain Defeats Argentina 1-0 To Win 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, marking their second world title. The European champions dominated possession and territory for the entire 120 minutes, limiting Argentina to just two shots throughout the match. Spain's control was evident from the start, as they dictated the tempo and kept Argentina in a deep, reactive defensive posture.

Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal early in the second period of extra time, following a cross from Pedro Porro and a header from Nico Williams that created the scoring opportunity. This breakthrough came after a challenging match where Argentina struggled to generate offensive pressure. The defending champions' efforts were further hampered when Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card in injury time for a foul on Pau Cubarsí, forcing them to play the remainder of the match with 10 men.

Throughout the final, Spain consistently created chances through quick ball movement and effective central play. Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez, Argentina's goalkeeper, made several crucial saves to keep his team in the game during regulation time, including a notable stop from a Nico Williams shot at the beginning of extra time. Argentina's attacking output was minimal, with their first shot on goal not occurring until the 115th minute, a record low for a World Cup final. Lionel Messi, playing in his final World Cup, found limited opportunities to influence the game against Spain's disciplined defense.