Spain are world champions for the second time, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to secure glory on Sunday. Ferran Torres delivered the decisive blow in extra time, settling a tense contest that saw Argentina reduced to ten men.

The victory adds a second star to Spain's footballing legacy, 16 years after their historic triumph at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Spain were commanding throughout, and Argentina's numerical disadvantage in extra time ultimately proved insurmountable.

Torres's goal was the moment that broke Argentine resistance — a fitting reward for a Spain side that dominated large portions of the match. With ten men on the pitch, Argentina were unable to find an equaliser, and Spain held firm to lift the trophy.