Ferran Torres scores late as Spain defeats Argentina in World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:09 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
On July 20, 2026, Spain triumphed over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final, with Ferran Torres netting the decisive goal in the 106th minute. Despite a remarkable performance from Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who registered 11 saves, Argentina could not secure a victory to defend their title. This match marked Martinez's eighth final appearance, but he faced defeat for the first time in his professional career. His previous finals record was an impressive 7-0. The outcome raises questions about the future of Martinez, who is now 33 years old.
- •Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute.
- •Emiliano Martinez had 11 saves against Spain.
- •Martinez's loss marks his first in eight final matches.
- •Argentina was unable to defend their World Cup title.
- •The match took place on July 20, 2026.
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Ferran Torres’ World Cup winner ends Emiliano Martinez’s insane career finals streak
"The 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain marked Emiliano Martinez’s eighth time playing in a final. Emiliano Martinez may have ended up on the losing side, but he had a sensational performance against Spain.
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