Spain Beat Argentina 1-0 in 2026 World Cup Final
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Spain won the 2026 World Cup final, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense decider at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, according to BBC Sport and ESPN. Ferran Torres struck the winner in extra time, while Argentina's Enzo Fernández was sent off, BBC reported.
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Mon, 20 July 2026 · 1 min read
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Spain won the 2026 World Cup final, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense decider at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, according to BBC Sport and ESPN. Ferran Torres struck the winner in extra time, while Argentina's Enzo Fernández was sent off, BBC reported.
The victory gave Spain its second World Cup title and denied Lionel Messi a third, according to match reports from The Guardian. Argentina had reached the final by coming from behind to beat England in the semi-final, Yahoo Sports reported.
Spain controlled large spells but were repeatedly frustrated by Argentina's defence until Torres converted in extra time, ESPN said. A late brawl involving Argentina's Leandro Paredes followed the final whistle, BBC reported.
The result caps a tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, with Spain joining the list of multiple-time champions, according to FIFA coverage cited by the broadcasters.
## 2026 World Cup Final: How Spain Secured the Title
Spain's extra-time goal ended a closely contested match in which Argentina finished with ten men. Broadcasters noted the win underlines Spain's emergence as the tournament's dominant side.
**Global angle:** Spain's triumph ends Argentina's reign as holders and reshapes the favourites' picture ahead of the 2030 World Cup, with analysts questioning Messi's international future.
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