Spain Defeat Argentina 1-0 After Extra Time to Lift World Cup

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming their second world title at MetLife Stadium. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute as La Roja completed an outstanding tournament, conceding just one goal in eight matches — the best defensive record by a World Cup champion.Spain controlled the final from start to finish, recording 15 shots, including 11 on target, while Argentina failed to register a shot in regulation time. Emiliano Martínez kept Argentina in the match with a World Cup final-record 11 saves before Enzo Fernández was sent off in stoppage time, leaving Argentina to play extra time with ten men. Torres finally broke the deadlock after a headed assist from Nico Williams.