Spain wins World Cup final against Argentina in New Jersey

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Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Spain wins World Cup final against Argentina in New Jersey
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Spain triumphed over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final on July 19 at the New York/New Jersey Stadium. Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the match in the 106th minute, capping a dominant performance where Spain held Argentina to zero shots on target. This victory marks Spain's second World Cup title, coming 16 years after their first. Head coach Luis de la Fuente's decade-long project culminated in this success, following an unbeaten run of 38 matches. Argentina, the defending champions, struggled throughout the match and faced a late red card for Enzo Fernández.

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  • Spain led Argentina 1-0, with Torres scoring in the 106th minute.
  • Spain recorded 20 shots, 11 on target; Argentina had zero shots.
  • Luis de la Fuente has been coach for a decade, building a strong team.
  • Spain's unbeaten streak now extends to 38 matches.
  • Argentina faced a red card for Enzo Fernández in stoppage time.
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Spain dominated the final, held Argentina to zero shots on target, won on Ferran Torres's 106th-minute goal, and crowned Luis de la Fuente's decade-long project.

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