Spain Crowned 2026 World Cup Champions After Edging Argentina

Spain has been crowned champions of the 2026 World Cup, triumphing over Argentina with a narrow 1-0 victory in a final match that extended into extra time. The decisive moment came in the 106th minute when Ferran Torres found the back of the net, securing La Roja's world championship title.

Spain asserted dominance throughout the contest, controlling 66 percent of the ball possession and launching 20 shots, 12 of which were on target. Despite their offensive pressure, they were unable to break the deadlock during the 90 minutes of regulation play. Argentina, conversely, failed to register a single shot on goal throughout the entire match, highlighting Spain's control.

Argentina faced further challenges with the injury of Lisandro Martinez before halftime and the subsequent red card shown to Enzo Fernandez in second-half stoppage time for a harsh tackle. This left them playing with 10 men for a significant portion of the match, including the entirety of extra time.

Despite numerous attempts and near misses, including disallowed goals and spectacular saves by Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, Spain finally broke through. The winning goal originated from a Nico Williams header, setting up Ferran Torres for the close-range finish that ultimately sealed the championship.