Spain end Argentina's reign as Ferran Torres strikes in extra time to win World Cup after 16 years

Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium in New York.

Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, his first and only goal of the tournament.

Spain ended a 16-year wait for their second World Cup title, their first since 2010, and became the only European nation to hold both men's and women's World Cup titles simultaneously.

Spain conceded just one goal in eight matches, setting a World Cup record for fewest goals allowed by a champion, and extended their unbeaten run to 38 matches.

The victory denied Lionel Messi a second consecutive World Cup title in what was likely his final World Cup match.