Spain claims both men's and women's World Cup titles in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 10:06 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Spain achieved a historic milestone by winning both the men's and women's World Cups in 2026. La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to secure their second men’s title, following the women’s victory over England in 2023. This unprecedented achievement marks Spain as the first nation to hold both titles concurrently. The victory at MetLife Stadium earned Spain a prize of $50 million and a championship ring. The knockout stage of the World Cup continues, with more matches scheduled in the coming days.
- •Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the men’s World Cup final.
- •The women's team won their first title by defeating England in 2023.
- •Spain is the first nation to hold both World Cup titles simultaneously.
- •The victory includes a $50 million prize and a championship ring.
- •The knockout stage of the World Cup is ongoing with upcoming matches.
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Spain gets unprecedented men’s and women’s World Cup sweep
"Spain owns the World Cup stage in the men's and women's tournaments. It now stands alone in international soccer history.
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