Spain have been crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after defeating defending champions Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the 2026 World Cup final. The victory secured Spain’s first world title since their triumph in South Africa in 2010 and ended Argentina’s reign as champions.
The tightly contested final remained goalless throughout regulation time before substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time. Spain dominated possession and created the majority of the scoring opportunities, eventually breaking through a resilient Argentine defence.
Luis de la Fuente’s side impressed throughout the tournament with disciplined defending, fluid attacking football, and strong team performances. Spain conceded only one goal during the competition, underlining the consistency that carried them to the title.
For Argentina, the defeat marked the end of their bid to successfully defend the World Cup they won in Qatar in 2022. Lionel Messi and his teammates battled valiantly but were unable to find a breakthrough against a dominant Spanish side.
Spain’s victory places them among the select group of nations to have won multiple FIFA World Cup titles, reinforcing their status as one of international football’s elite teams. The triumph also capped a remarkable era for Spanish football, with the country now holding both the men’s and women’s World Cup titles.