Spain Beat Argentina 1-0 to Win FIFA World Cup 2026 Final | Torres Scores Winner
Spain Edge Argentina 1-0 After Extra Time to Lift Second FIFA World Cup Title
New Jersey: Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a dramatic final that went into extra time at New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.
The highly anticipated clash remained goalless throughout regulation time despite both teams creating several opportunities. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, struggled to break down Spain’s disciplined defense, while the Spanish side continued to press with a series of attacking moves.
With neither side able to find the breakthrough in the first 90 minutes, the final entered 30 minutes of extra time.
The decisive moment came in the second half of extra time when Torres found the back of the net, sending Spanish fans into celebration and handing his team a priceless lead.
Argentina pushed forward in search of a late equalizer, but Spain’s defense held firm until the final whistle.
The victory secured Spai n’s second FIFA World Cup title, ending a 16-year wait since their first triumph and marking another historic chapter in the nation’s football history. For Lionel Messi and Argentina, the defeat ended their hopes of successfully defending the world title despite a determined performance.
