European Champions Spain secured a famous victory over Argentina to win the final of the 2026 World Cup.
Spain claimed the second World Cup title in their history, coming out on top in a closely contested match against the reigning 2022 champions, with the decisive moment arriving during extra time.
At the break, the teams were locked at 0-0, with a tense first half played on tight margins. Spain enjoyed the upper hand in control, registering the greater share of possession and creating the more frequent shooting opportunities.
The pattern continued after the restart, with the game remaining fiercely contested. Argentina managed no shots across the full 90 minutes.
Spain carried their pressure into extra time and finally found a way through in the second period of extra time, when Ferran Torres produced a standout strike to break the deadlock.
For Lionel Messi and Argentina, the tournament’s final ended in disappointment, as their World Cup defense stood up under pressure but ultimately couldn’t find a breakthrough against Spain’s resolute back line.
