20.07.2026 01:10
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 with a goal by Ferran Torres in the 106th minute, becoming World Cup champions for the second time in history.
In the FIFA 2026 World Cup final, Spain faced Argentina. The match held at MetLife Stadium ended goalless in regular time.
NO GOAL IN THE FIRST 90 MINUTES, ARGENTINA DOWN TO 10 MEN
Spain was effective in the first 90 minutes of the match, but the goal they sought did not come. As the match was heading to extra time, Argentine player Enzo Fernandez received a second yellow card and was sent off after a harsh foul on his opponent in the 90+3rd minute.
NICO WILLIAMS' GOAL DISALLOWED
In the match going into extra time, Spain found the net with Nico Williams in the 96th minute, but referee Slavko Vincic disallowed the goal. Upon review, it was ruled that Spanish player Mikel Merino had fouled Nicolas Otamendi before the goal. The VAR check was awaited, and the cancellation was confirmed.
SPAIN FINALLY FINDS THE GOAL
Luis de la Fuente's students, continuing their pressure, found the goal at the beginning of the second extra time period. Nico Williams headed down a cross from the right wing to the far post. Ferran Torres, who found the ball at his feet, sent it into the net with a very powerful shot from close range.
ANOTHER GOAL FROM SPAIN BUT OFFSIDE
In the 113th minute of the match, Ferran Torres, facing the goalkeeper from Lamine Yamal's pass, beat Martinez once more, but the referee's offside flag went up.
CHAMPION SPAIN
No further goals occurred in the remaining part of the match, and Spain won. With this result, Spain became World Cup champions for the second time since 2010. The defending champion Argentina finished the tournament in second place.