PHOTOS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time
Summary
Spain won the 2026 World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 with a goal from Ferran Torres in extra time. Spain played very well throughout the tournament, allowing only one goal in eight matches and becoming the first country to hold both the men's and women's World Cup titles at the same time.Key Facts
- Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final.
- Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute of extra time.
- This is Spain's second men's World Cup title, the first was in 2010.
- Spain allowed only one goal in eight matches, setting a record for fewest goals allowed by a champion.
- Spain also won the 2023 women's World Cup, holding both titles simultaneously.
- Argentina's Lionel Messi played his likely final World Cup and was emotional after the loss.
- Spain has not lost a match in its last 38 games, the longest unbeaten streak for a European team.
- Spain's coach, Luis de la Fuente, at age 65, became the oldest coach to win a World Cup.
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