Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 in 2026 World Cup final
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Spain won their second World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina in the 2026 final, according to a Sky Sports report. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute of extra time, firing home from a Nico Williams assist. The match at MetLife Stadium had an attendance of 80,663. Spain were undefeated under manager Luis de la Fuente in tournament matches and added the World Cup win to their Euro 2024 title. Argentina’s Lionel Messi, expected to be making his final World Cup appearance, touched the ball 54 times and his team registered no shots on target. After the match, unsavoury scenes involved Argentina players Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina striking out at celebrating Spain players, with Paredes eventually sent off for his actions.
What’s reported
Spain won the 2026 World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina after extra time.
Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute.
The match was played at MetLife Stadium with 80,663 in attendance.
Argentina had no shots on target; Spain had 20 shots.
Lionel Messi touched the ball 54 times in the match.
Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second yellow card at the end of normal time.
After the match, Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina were involved in unsavoury scenes; Paredes was sent off for his actions.
Spain remain undefeated under manager Luis de la Fuente in tournament matches.
Key figures
Ferran Torres (Spain forward, goal scorer)
Lionel Messi (Argentina captain)
Luis de la Fuente (Spain manager)
Leandro Paredes (Argentina player, sent off after match)
Nahuel Molina (Argentina player)
Nico Williams (Spain substitute)
Mikel Merino (Spain player)
Enzo Fernandez (Argentina player, sent off during match)
Emi Martinez (Argentina goalkeeper)
Kylian Mbappe (France player, Golden Boot winner)
Adam Bate (Sky Sports analyst)
Gary Neville (Sky Sports analyst)
Charlotte Marsh (Sky Sports analyst)
Sources: Sky Sports
