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Spain secures World Cup title against Argentina with Torres' late goal

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 10:25 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Spain secures World Cup title against Argentina with Torres' late goal
Summary

Spain claimed their second World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final held at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, sealing the victory during extra time. The match was dominated by Spain, who registered 20 shots compared to Argentina's absence of any shots on target. Argentina's Enzo Fernández and Leandro Paredes were sent off for fouls in the final stages, leaving Argentina with nine players at the end. This victory follows Spain's triumph in Euro 2024 and highlights their resurgence under manager Luis de la Fuente.

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  • •Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute of the match.
  • •Argentina had no shots on target throughout the game.
  • •Enzo Fernández and Leandro Paredes received red cards.
  • •The final was attended by 80,663 fans.
  • •Spain has remained undefeated in tournament matches under Luis de la Fuente.
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Spain won their second World Cup title after Ferran Torres' 106th-minute smashed finish earned La Roja a 1-0 win against defending champions Argentina in the 2026 final in New York New Jersey.

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