Spain vs Argentina Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: ESP 1-0 ARG After ET | Ferran Torres Wins It For La Roja

Spain vs Argentina AS IT HAPPENED, FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain reclaimed global glory after defeating 10-man Argentina 1-0 in a dramatic extra-time spectacle at New York New Jersey Stadium to win the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Throughout 90 grueling minutes of regulation, La Roja asserted relentless territorial dominance. Spain bombarded Argentina’s goal with 15 attempts, but a monumental performance from goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez—who racked up a World Cup final record 12 saves—repeatedly kept the defending champions level. 

The match reached its flashpoint deep in second-half stoppage time when midfielder Enzo Fernández was sent off for a second bookable offense following a tackle on Pau Cubarsí.

Forced to play extra time with 10 men, Argentina’s defensive block finally buckled. In the 106th minute, substitute Ferran Torres pounced on Nico Williams’ back-post header to fire a left-footed volley under the bar, sending Spanish supporters into delirium.

Argentina pressed for a desperate late equalizer, but Lionel Messi’s delivery went begging as Spain held firm to seal their second World Cup star. Luis de la Fuente’s side simultaneously becomes the first nation to hold both the men’s and women’s World Cup trophies.