Spain Claims 2026 FIFA World Cup Title Over Argentina

Spain triumphed in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final held on July 19. The match concluded with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal in the 106th minute, despite Argentina's hopes for a back-to-back championship led by Lionel Messi.

Spain dominated the match with 20 shots, 12 on target, while Argentina failed to register a shot on target. This victory made Spain the first nation to hold both the men's and women's FIFA World Cup titles simultaneously.

The tournament featured 48 teams from six federations and was hosted across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, marking the longest and most expensive World Cup in history. Spain's Rodri was named the best young player, and Unai Simón received the Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper.

The tournament also saw notable performances from teams like Morocco and Egypt, which reached the knockout stages.