Spain wins FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0 in final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 10:23 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Spain claimed its second FIFA World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 final held on July 19. An extra-time goal from Ferran Torres secured the victory after a tightly contested match. Messi's Argentina struggled offensively, failing to register a shot until the 116th minute, while Enzo Fernández was sent off late in regulation. Spain controlled much of the game, with goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez making several key saves to keep Argentina in contention until the final moments. The win marks Spain's first World Cup triumph since 2010.
- •Spain wins its second FIFA World Cup title
- •Ferran Torres scores in extra time
- •Argentina fails to produce a shot until 116th minute
- •Enzo Fernández sent off for Argentina
- •Match held on July 19, 2026 in the final
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Spain wins second FIFA World Cup, dethroning Lionel Messi's Argentina in his 'Last Tango'
"Spain won the FIFA World Cup for the second time in its history, beating Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 Final, dethroning Lionel Messi's Argentina in what could have been his last game
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