Written off, then written into history: Ferran Torres' World Cup redemption

Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time for Spain against Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Torres had faced criticism and social media trolling for missed chances during the tournament and at club level with Barcelona.

He scored 21 goals in 49 appearances for Barcelona across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.

Despite his goal tally, Torres has not established himself as Barcelona's undisputed first-choice striker, even after Robert Lewandowski's departure.

His extra-time winner secured the World Cup for Spain and marked a personal redemption after a difficult period.