Spain captures World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Spain secured their first World Cup victory since 2010 with a 1-0 win over Argentina in the final held on July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The decisive goal came from Ferran Torres shortly after the second half kicked off. Spain's journey to the title included an impressive knockout stage, where they bested Austria, Portugal, and France without conceding a goal. The final showcased Spain's tactical flexibility and dominance, as Argentina struggled to create meaningful chances throughout the match.
- •Final score: Spain 1, Argentina 0.
- •Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the second half of extra time.
- •Spain dominated the knockout stage, remaining unbeaten.
- •They outperformed Argentina, registering 20 shots with 11 on target.
- •The match took place at New York New Jersey Stadium.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Viva España: How Spain won the World Cup
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