European champions Spain have defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Spain secured their second World Cup title after a hard-fought final was decided by a goal from Ferran Torres in the second half of extra time.
The match remained goalless after 90 minutes, with Spain dominating possession and creating the better chances in a tightly contested encounter.
Argentina, the 2022 World Cup champions, struggled to threaten Spain’s defense, recording no shots in the second half.
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Spain continued to apply pressure in extra time and eventually found the breakthrough when Torres produced a brilliant strike to seal victory for La Roja.
The defeat ends Argentina’s World Cup defense and leaves Lionel Messi and his teammates unable to overcome Spain’s resolute defense in a tense final.
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