Spain Makes History with Dual World Cup Titles

Spain has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first nation to simultaneously hold both the FIFA Men's World Cup and FIFA Women's World Cup titles. This achievement was confirmed by FIFA following Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final held in New York.

Spain's men's team previously won the World Cup in South Africa in 2010. The women's team secured their title by defeating England 1-0 in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final in Sydney, Australia, with Olga Carmona scoring the decisive goal.

This double victory underscores Spain's dominance in international football, as they also hold the UEFA European Championship title, having won it in 2024. No other nation has managed to hold both FIFA World Cup titles simultaneously, marking a significant achievement in the sport's history.