Spain edges Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Spain claimed their second World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in extra time on July 19, 2026, in New Jersey. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute after a dominant performance by La Roja, who controlled possession and generated several chances throughout the match. Despite being a man down after Enzo Fernández's red card, Argentina managed to hold off Spain in regulation time but could not withstand the pressure in extra time. This victory builds on Spain's status as reigning European champions and solidifies their place in World Cup history.
- •Match took place in New Jersey on July 19, 2026.
- •Spain dominated possession and had multiple scoring chances.
- •Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute.
- •Argentina's Enzo Fernández was sent off in the closing minutes of regulation.
- •Spain's win follows their 2024 European Championship title.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Spain 1-0 Argentina (AET), World Cup 2026: Ferran Torres the hero as La Roja win second World Cup
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