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Spain secures second World Cup title with extra-time goal against Argentina

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 10:06 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Spain secures second World Cup title with extra-time goal against Argentina

Summary

Spain won their second World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final held on July 19, 2026. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, maintaining Spain's control throughout the match despite intense defensive efforts from Argentina, who played with ten men after Enzo Fernández's second yellow card. The first half saw Spain dominate possession but fail to capitalize, leading to a tightly contested match without many scoring chances. Extra time saw further drama, including a disallowed goal for Spain, before Torres struck in the second half of extra time to secure victory. The match was characterized by numerous fouls and yellow cards, highlighting its physical intensity.

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By the Numbers

•Spain wins 1-0 against Argentina in World Cup Final
•Ferran Torres scores in 106th minute
•Enzo Fernández sent off in stoppage time
•Multiple yellow cards issued during the match
•Palacios remained an unused substitute for Argentina

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10:06 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup Final: Leverkusen’s Palacios an unused sub as Spain claim second World Cup crown

What they're saying

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In a final that was short on attacking quality but high on intensity, fouls and yellow cards, Spain eventually found the decisive breakthrough through Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. The forward’...
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