Spain defeated defending champion Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 20, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute, securing Spain's second FIFA World Cup title and its first since 2010.
The victory ended Argentina's hopes of winning back-to-back World Cup titles. The final attracted worldwide attention as two of international football's strongest teams met to compete for the sport's biggest prize, highlighting Spain's return to the top of world football.
Game Flow
Spain dominated possession from the beginning of the match, controlling 68% of the ball compared with Argentina's 32%. Spain also completed 803 passes with a 90% pass accuracy, while Argentina completed 445 passes with a 78% pass accuracy, allowing Spain to control the tempo throughout the game.
Spain created far more attacking opportunities, recording 20 shots, including 11 on target, while Argentina managed only 3 shots and failed to register a single shot on target. Despite Spain's attacking pressure, Argentina defended strongly throughout regular time, forcing the match into extra time after keeping the score level at 0–0.
The decisive moment came in the 106th minute, when Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the match after receiving a cross from Pedro Porro. Argentina pushed forward in search of an equalizer during the remaining minutes, but Spain's organized defense held firm and preserved the lead until the final whistle.
With the 1–0 victory, Spain captured its second FIFA World Cup title and its first championship since winning the tournament in 2010. The victory prevented Argentina from successfully defending its World Cup crown and marked another historic achievement for Spanish football.
