Spain has won the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The victory gives Spain its second World Cup title, the first since 2010, and ends Lionel Messi’s hopes of defending the championship he won in 2022. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, firing a powerful strike past Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Spain dominated possession throughout the match, limiting Argentina to just one shot on target while registering 12 of their own. Argentina played the final part of extra time with 10 men after Enzo Fernandez received a second yellow card. The Spanish Football Federation celebrated the win on X, posting: ‘Dreams do come true. Believe. Fight. Never stop.’ The victory caps an unbeaten campaign for Spain, who conceded just one goal in eight matches. Midfielder Rodri controlled games, Mikel Oyarzabal finished as one of the top scorers, and goalkeeper Unai Simon won the Golden Glove. For 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, who won Euro 2024 with Spain, this World Cup title is the biggest achievement of his young career.
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