Spain claims 2026 World Cup title with extra time win over Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Spain secured the 2026 World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, ensuring that Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, could not defend their title. Throughout the match, Argentina did not register a single shot on goal in the full 120 minutes. The victory marks a significant achievement for Spain on the global stage.
- •Spain wins the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory in extra time.
- •Ferran Torres scores the winning goal in the 106th minute.
- •Argentina failed to register a shot on goal during the match.
- •The final took place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- •This is Spain's first World Cup title since 2010.
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Key takeaways from the World Cup 2026 final as Spain beat Argentina
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi breaks down as Argentina lose out on World Cup history to Spain
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Spain wins World Cup, beating Lionel Messi and Argentina
"Argentina was beaten 1-0 by Spain in the FIFA World Cup Final, with Lionel Messi left devastated after a last-ditch effort to salvage the game went over the bar
"Midfield dominance, stifling Lionel Messi, and gifted wingers – Spain outclassed Argentina to lift the 2026 World Cup.
"Spain dashed Lionel Messi and Argentina's hopes of defending their title by winning the 2026 World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 8:15 AMKey takeaways from the World Cup 2026 final as Spain beat Argentina
Midfield dominance, stifling Lionel Messi, and gifted wingers – Spain outclassed Argentina to lift the 2026 World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 11:32 PMLionel Messi breaks down as Argentina lose out on World Cup history to Spain
Argentina was beaten 1-0 by Spain in the FIFA World Cup Final, with Lionel Messi left devastated after a last-ditch effort to salvage the game went over the bar
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 10:09 PMSpain wins World Cup, beating Lionel Messi and Argentina
Spain dashed Lionel Messi and Argentina's hopes of defending their title by winning the 2026 World Cup.
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