Spain edges Argentina in extra time to claim FIFA World Cup title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final, played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 23, 2026. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time, capping a match where Spain dominated with 68% possession and 20 shots. Argentina's Enzo Fernandez received a red card during extra time, reducing the team to ten men. Spain’s win marks their second World Cup title, first achieved in 2015. The tournament concluded with Spain undefeated in their last 38 matches, while Argentina ends their campaign as the defending champion.
- •Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the 106th minute.
- •Spain dominated possession with 68% and recorded 20 shots.
- •Argentina played with ten men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off.
- •This win marks Spain's second World Cup title.
- •Spain remains unbeaten in their last 38 matches.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Spain outlasts Argentina to win FIFA World Cup and cap sensational tournament
"Spain's relentless attack finally paid off in extra time to dispatch defending world champ Argentina.
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