Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win 2026 World Cup

Spain won the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium, claiming a second title after dominating the final. Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute, finishing after Nico Williams headed back Pedro Porro’s cross. Argentina created little throughout and did not record an attempt on goal until the 115th minute, according to The Guardian’s match report. Their task got harder late in regulation when Enzo Fernández was sent off, leaving the defending champions with 10 men. Spain’s control and defensive strength carried them through a final that denied Lionel Messi a title defense in what was cast as a possible farewell on the World Cup stage.