Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup in extra time
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 11:39 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Spain claimed the 2026 World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time on July 20 in New Jersey. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in a match that saw Argentina reduced to ten men. The victory marks a significant achievement for Spain as captain Rodri lifted the trophy amid celebrations. The post-match atmosphere included reactions from pundits such as Guillem Balague and Tim Vickery commenting on the match dynamics.
- •Spain won the 2026 World Cup in New Jersey.
- •Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time.
- •Argentina played with ten men for part of the match.
- •Rodri captained Spain during the tournament.
- •Pundits provided instant reactions post-match.
- 11:39 PMBBC Football — Football Daily: Spain win the World Cup
"Spain won 1-0 against Argentina after extra time in New Jersey.
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