Spain have been crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time during Sunday's final at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, according to Antigua.news.
The tightly contested match remained goalless after 90 minutes, with both sides struggling to find a breakthrough before a packed crowd.
Spain dominated possession and created several opportunities throughout regulation time, but Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez delivered a series of important saves to keep his side in contention.
The decisive moment arrived in the 106th minute when substitute Ferran Torres found the back of the net following an attacking move involving Nico Williams. Torres reacted sharply inside the penalty area and fired past Martínez, sending Spanish players and supporters into celebration.
Argentina's hopes of a comeback were further diminished when midfielder Enzo Fernández received a red card late in extra time, leaving the South American side to see out the match with ten men.
Despite applying late pressure, Argentina could not find an equaliser as Spain's defence held firm until the final whistle.
The victory secured Spain's second men's World Cup title, coming 16 years after the country first lifted the trophy at the 2010 tournament in South Africa. The result simultaneously ended Argentina's bid to successfully defend the title they claimed in Qatar in 2022.
For Argentina captain Lionel Messi, the defeat may signal the end of his World Cup career, four years after he led his nation to glory in Doha.
Spain's triumph capped an impressive tournament run for Luis de la Fuente's side, which recorded strong defensive performances throughout the competition. The victory also adds another landmark honour to Spanish football's recent history, with the country now holding both the men's and women's FIFA World Cup titles.
