Spain Defeat Argentina 1-0 After Extra Time to Lift World Cup
2026-07-19 22:17:37
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.Despite Argentina's defeat, Lionel Messi won the tournament's Golden Ball after scoring eight goals and providing four assists, becoming the first player to receive the award three times. Spain's title run also included victories over Portugal, Belgium, France, and Argentina.
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