Spain claimed the FIFA World Cup 2026 title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final. The match took place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. After a goalless draw after 90 minutes, the game went into extra time. The decisive moment came on the 106th minute: Ferran Torres, who had come on as a substitute, scored the winning goal following a pass from Nico Williams. This victory marked Spain’s second World Cup title, the first since 2010. Additionally, Spain became the first country to simultaneously hold both the men’s and women’s World Cup titles, having won the latter in 2023. Individual awards also went to Spanish players: Rodri received the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player, and Unai Simon won the Golden Glove for being the best goalkeeper.
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