Spain beats Argentina 1-0 to win 2026 World Cup final

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, claiming their second World Cup title. Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the 106th minute, coming off the bench to secure victory. The match was largely one-sided, with Spain dominating possession and chances. Argentina, the defending champions, struggled to create any significant opportunities. Lionel Messi, playing in what was expected to be his final World Cup match, was largely quiet. Argentina's Enzo Fernández was sent off late in regulation time, and Leandro Paredes received a red card after the final whistle for a confrontation with Spanish players. Donald Trump attended the match and was met with boos from the crowd as he walked onto the field with FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Spanish fans celebrated wildly in Madrid and elsewhere. The victory marked Spain's first World Cup title since 2010.