Spain crowned World Cup 2026 champions after extra-time thriller against Argentina
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday evening to claim their second World Cup title. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 105th minute, completing a remarkable Euro 2024-World Cup 2026 double under coach Luis de la Fuente.
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday evening to win their second World Cup trophy. The only goal came in the 105th minute when Nico Williams headed the ball to Ferran Torres, who clinically finished past goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Both sides created chances throughout the match, but Martinez and Spain's Unai Simon made brilliant saves to keep the score level until extra time.
The victory marks a major achievement for Spain under coach Luis de la Fuente, who led the team to both the Euro 2024 title and the 2026 World Cup – a double not seen since Spain's golden generation of 2008-2010. Argentina's attempt to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups fell short. Lionel Messi's quest for a second World Cup crown ended in disappointment, while Spain's win cements their place in football history as worthy successors to their predecessors.
