Spain Wins 2026 World Cup, Defeating Argentina 1-0 in Extra Time
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Spain won the 2026 World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final.
- Unai Simon was named the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
- Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time.
Spain has been crowned the 2026 World Cup champion, securing their second world title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina. The decisive goal came in the 106th minute of extra time, courtesy of Ferran Torres, sealing a dramatic win for the Spanish squad.
The final, held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, saw Spain dominate possession but struggle to break down Argentina's defense until the late stages. The match intensified when Argentina's Enzo Fernรกndez received a second yellow card, leaving his team a man down for the entirety of extra time. This numerical advantage eventually paved the way for Torres's crucial strike, assisted by Nico Williams after a cross from Pedro Porro.
Goalkeeper Unai Simon was recognized as the tournament's best goalkeeper, having conceded only one goal throughout the competition, a strike against Belgium in the quarterfinals. His stellar performance was instrumental in Spain's defensive solidity.
Rodri Hernรกndez, the Spanish midfielder, was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player of the 2026 World Cup. The Manchester City player's consistent brilliance throughout the tournament earned him this prestigious individual honor. The victory marks a significant achievement for Spanish football, capping off a successful campaign on the global stage.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.