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Spain beats Argentina to win World Cup

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ferran Torres scored the sole goal in the 106th minute to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final.
  • Spain secured their second World Cup title, 16 years after their first in 2010.
  • Argentina, reduced to 10 players after Enzo Fernandez's red card, could not defend their title.

Spain has won the World Cup for the second time, defeating Argentina 1-0 in a tense final held in New York. The decisive goal came in the 106th minute from FC Barcelona attacker Ferran Torres, a clean left-footed strike that ultimately sealed the victory.

The match was a hard-fought affair, with Spain finding the breakthrough in extra time. Argentina was dealt a significant blow when Enzo Fernandez received a red card in the 93rd minute, leaving them with 10 players for the remainder of the contest.

This triumph marks Spain's second World Cup title, coming 16 years after their historic win in 2010. For Argentina, the loss means they will not secure a second consecutive World Cup title, having been unable to overcome the disadvantage of playing with a man down.

The final was played in New York, and the victory adds another significant chapter to Spanish football history, celebrated 16 years after their previous global success.

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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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