Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup championship, defeating Argentina in an extra-time match decided by a goal from Ferran Torres. The Barcelona forward scored in the 106th minute of the match, putting Spain ahead and securing their second World Cup title in the tournament’s history.
The game extended into extra time, with Torres breaking the deadlocked result early in the second period of extra play. According to reports, Torres had numerical advantage on the field when he scored with a left-footed shot that got past Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez.
Spain’s victory prevented Argentina from winning back-to-back World Cup titles. The Spanish coaching staff and players, including midfielder Rodri, displayed visible emotion upon the goal and final whistle. While some sources emphasized Spain’s collective team strength as the foundation of their victory, all coverage highlighted Torres’ decisive extra-time strike as the match-winning moment.
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