Spain claims World Cup title with 1-0 win over Argentina in final

Spain secured the FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium on July 20, 2026. Despite participating in the highest-scoring World Cup since 1970, Spain showcased defensive prowess, finishing with seven shutouts and allowing only one goal throughout the tournament. With experiences from their previous matches, Spain scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute thanks to Ferran Torres, following Argentina's Enzo Fernández receiving a second yellow card. Spain's dominance was evident as they enjoyed 65 percent possession and completed more passes than Argentina.

• 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — In a World Cup of star scorers, Spain shows that defense is still king