Spain Edge 10-Man Argentina to Claim 2026 World Cup Glory

Spain have secured their second FIFA World Cup title after a grueling 1-0 extra-time victory over defending champions Argentina in a dramatic final on Sunday.

Substitute Ferran Torres proved to be the match-winner, breaking the deadlock in the second period of extra time to hand the European side their first global crown since 2010.

Extra-Time Drama Decides the Final

The match reached a turning point in stoppage time of normal football when Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández was dismissed following a second yellow card for a challenge on Pau Cubarsí.

Capitalizing on the numerical advantage, Spain seized control of possession during extra time. The decisive moment arrived when Nico Williams set up Torres, who fired past Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. Martínez had previously kept his side in the game with a series of crucial saves.

Defensive Excellence Seals the Title

The victory caps a dominant tournament for the Spanish side, who conceded only one goal across seven matches while maintaining their signature possession-heavy style of play.

Argentina’s resilient campaign—which included knockout victories over Egypt and a comeback win against England ultimately fell just short, preventing them from retaining the trophy.