Spain secures World Cup title with extra-time victory over Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 12:28 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Spain won the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina in New Jersey, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute. Dominating the match, Spain controlled 65% of possession and registered 20 shots, while Argentina struggled offensively, failing to register a shot until the 117th minute. Unai Simon earned the Golden Glove award, marking a remarkable defensive performance for Spain with only one goal conceded throughout the tournament. The match featured heated moments, with Argentina's Enzo Fernandez receiving a red card in the closing minutes. Spain celebrates its second World Cup title, reinforcing its status as a football powerhouse.
- •Ferran Torres scored in extra time to clinch the title for Spain.
- •Spain had 20 shots on goal compared to Argentina's limited chances.
- •Unai Simon achieved the Golden Glove with seven clean sheets.
- •Argentina's Enzo Fernandez was sent off late in the match.
- •Spain is now unbeaten in their last 38 matches across competitions.
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — Victory for football? Spain triumph over 'embarrassing' Argentina
- 12:28 AMBBC Sport — Victory for football? Spain triumph over 'embarrassing' Argentina
"Describing a result as a 'victory for football' might seem like a trite cliché – but the 2026 World Cup final feels closer to giving that aphorism truth than any other game.
"Describing a result as a 'victory for football' might seem like a trite cliché – but the 2026 World Cup final feels closer to giving that aphorism truth than any other game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 12:43 AMVictory for football? Spain triumph over 'embarrassing' Argentina
Describing a result as a 'victory for football' might seem like a trite cliché – but the 2026 World Cup final feels closer to giving that aphorism truth than any other game.
- BBC SportJul 20, 2026, 12:28 AMVictory for football? Spain triumph over 'embarrassing' Argentina
Describing a result as a 'victory for football' might seem like a trite cliché – but the 2026 World Cup final feels closer to giving that aphorism truth than any other game.
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