Spain is back on top of the soccer world.
A goal from substitute Ferran Torres in the 106th minute of extra time lifted Spain to a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday at New York/New Jersey Stadium, giving Spain its second World Cup championship and first since 2010.
After a scoreless 90 minutes, Spain finally broke through in extra time when Torres finished off a setup from Nico Williams, beating Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez with the game's only goal.
Spain controlled much of the match, dominating possession and creating far more scoring chances, but Argentina's defense held firm until the decisive strike. The loss ended Argentina's bid to repeat as World Cup champions and likely marked the final World Cup appearance for 39-year-old Lionel Messi.
The victory caps an impressive tournament for Spain, which conceded just one goal throughout the competition and completed a championship run that included wins over Belgium, France and Argentina in the knockout stage.
Torres, who entered as a second-half substitute, delivered the biggest goal of his international career, securing Spain's second men's World Cup title and sending the Spanish players into celebration after a tense, defensive battle that was finally settled in extra time.
