Spain clinched the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Lionel Messi’s Argentina 1‑0 in extra time at the New York‑New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026.
Substitute forward Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, handing Luis de la Fuente’s side their second world title. The match stayed dead‑locked after 90 minutes despite Spain’s dominance in possession and chances, and Argentina’s midfielder Enzo Fernández was sent off in stoppage time, forcing the defending champions to play the extra period with ten men.
The triumph gives Spain its second World Cup, following the 2010 victory in South Africa, and makes the nation the first to simultaneously hold the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup crowns. Argentina entered the final as the reigning champions from Qatar 2022, hoping to deliver Lionel Messi his fourth senior World Cup trophy.
Spain’s road to the final featured wins over Portugal, Belgium and France before overcoming Argentina. The Spanish lineup included Laporte, Unai Simón, Cucurella and Yamal, while Argentina fielded Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Enzo Fernández and other regulars.
Source: www.naijanews.com
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