Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal during the extra time period, securing Spain’s second World Cup title in their history and their first since 2010. The victory caps off a historic achievement for Spain’s team, as they recently won the European Championship as well.
The final match was tightly contested, with the first half ending in a goalless draw. The dramatic conclusion extended into extra time and penalty shootout regulations, which have been a feature of several games throughout the 2026 tournament. The match was played amid intense interest from fans in Spain, where temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius or higher in many regions, yet did not dampen enthusiasm in bars, public squares, and fan zones across the country.
In the third-place playoff, England defeated France in a high-scoring match. Kylian Mbappé set a record as the highest-scoring player in World Cup history, while Michael Olise tied Lionel Messi’s all-time assist record. The match marked the final appearance for French manager Didier Deschamps.