Fifa World Cup : Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after edging Argentina 1–0 in a thrilling final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. An extra-time winner secured Spain’s second World Cup title and their first since lifting the trophy in 2010, ending a 16-year wait to return to the summit of world football.
After a tightly contested 90 minutes ended goalless, the match went into extra time.

Spain finally broke the deadlock in the 106th minute when forward Ferran Torres produced a clinical finish at the start of the second half of extra time. The decisive strike proved enough to separate the two sides, as Argentina failed to find an equaliser despite mounting late pressure.

Argentina’s hopes suffered a major setback near the end of the match when midfielder Enzo Fernández was sent off after receiving a second yellow card, reducing the defending champions to ten men. Spain capitalised on their numerical advantage, maintaining possession and defending resolutely to preserve their narrow lead until the final whistle.

Throughout the final, Spain controlled possession and dictated the tempo with their trademark passing game, while Argentina relied on quick counter-attacks to create scoring opportunities. However, Spain’s disciplined defence and an outstanding performance from their goalkeeper kept Argentina off the scoresheet.

The victory marks Spain’s second FIFA World Cup title, following their historic triumph in South Africa 2010. By reclaiming football’s most prestigious prize after a 16-year absence, Spain have written another memorable chapter in the nation’s rich footballing history.