Spain claims World Cup with extra-time win over Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final on July 19, 2026, with Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute. The match, held at MetLife Stadium, saw Spain dominate possession and create multiple chances, while Argentina failed to register a shot on target. Enzo Fernandez was sent off in the second half, reducing Argentina to ten men. Despite their dominance, Spain struggled to find the breakthrough until Torres capitalized on a setup from Nico Williams. This win marks Spain's second World Cup title, having previously triumphed in 2010.
- •Ferran Torres scored in extra-time to secure the win for Spain.
- •Argentina ended the match with ten players after Enzo Fernandez's dismissal.
- •Spain dominated possession and shot attempts throughout the match.
- •MetLife Stadium hosted the final with a crowd of 80,663.
- •Spain claimed their second World Cup title, first since 2010.
- 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Spain deserved to win World Cup: Argentina's Scaloni
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Torres wins World Cup for Spain, no shot on goal for 10-man Argentina
- 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres’ goal in extra time
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dream
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
"Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi's dreams of a triumphant farewell to football's greatest stage.The Spanish dominance continued in extra-time, with Williams almost opening the scoring with a glancing header that Martinez got down well to save one-handed.
"Substitute Ferran Torres fired Spain to their second men's World Cup title after a 1-0 extra-time win over 10-man holders Argentina on Sunday, as a bumper tournament full of flair ended with a scrappy final. The Spanish dominated chances and possession, with the combative South Americans not having a single effort on goal in 120 minutes.
"Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his team's 1-0 extra-time defeat in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.Substitute Ferran Torres scored in the second period of extra-time as Spain finally broke down 10-man Argentina to win 1-0 at the MetLife Stadium.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 12:03 AMSpain deserved to win World Cup: Argentina's Scaloni
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his team's 1-0 extra-time defeat in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.Substitute Ferran Torres scored in the second period of extra-time as Spain finally broke down 10-man Argentina to win 1-0 at the MetLife Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 11:33 PMTorres wins World Cup for Spain, no shot on goal for 10-man Argentina
Substitute Ferran Torres fired Spain to their second men's World Cup title after a 1-0 extra-time win over 10-man holders Argentina on Sunday, as a bumper tournament full of flair ended with a scrappy final. The Spanish dominated chances and possession, with the combative South Americans not having a single effort on goal in 120 minutes.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 11:08 PMSpain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres’ goal in extra time
Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 10:15 PMSpain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dream
Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi's dreams of a triumphant farewell to football's greatest stage.The Spanish dominance continued in extra-time, with Williams almost opening the scoring with a glancing header that Martinez got down well to save one-handed.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 10:08 PMSpain beat Argentina to win World Cup
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win their second World Cup.Extra-time followed a familiar pattern, with Spain probing for the opening goal against a deep-lying Argentina.
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