Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1–0 extra-time victory over defending champions Argentina in yesterday's final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The decisive moment came in the 106th minute, when substitute Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the match, giving Spain their second men's FIFA World Cup title. Spain controlled much of the game with superior possession and created the better chances, while Argentina's defense kept the match scoreless through regular time before finally being broken in extra time.

The final was widely seen as a symbolic passing of the torch, with Argentina captain Lionel Messi potentially making his final World Cup appearance. After the match, Messi shared an emotional moment with Spain's young star Lamine Yamal, highlighting the transition between football generations.

Spain's triumph capped an outstanding tournament and extended coach Luis de la Fuente's remarkable run of success, adding the World Cup to his recent international achievements.