Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to claim their second men’s world title.
Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute of the thrilling final played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, ending Argentina’s hopes of retaining the trophy.
The victory extended Spain’s unbeaten run to a record 38 international matches, surpassing the previous joint record of 37 matches.
Spain delivered an outstanding defensive performance throughout the tournament, conceding only one goal across eight matches.
The historic triumph also made Spain the first country to simultaneously hold both the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup titles.
Spain’s women’s team won the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after defeating England in the final,
while the men’s team has now added the 2026 title to its previous World Cup success in 2010.
Spain’s latest victory further strengthens its status as one of the leading forces in international football.
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