Spain claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. According to Antigua News Room, the match was decided by a single goal, bringing Spain its second World Cup championship.
Substitute Ferran Torres proved to be the hero of the final, netting the decisive goal in the 106th minute. Torres, who came on in the 62nd minute, received a pass from Nico Williams before burying the ball in the net to break a lengthy deadlock in a contest that Spain had largely dominated.
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, pushed for an equalizer in the closing stages of the second half of extra time but were unable to find the net, as Spain held firm to secure the victory after 120 minutes of tense football.
The final also made history off the pitch, as it featured the first-ever halftime show at a World Cup final. The performance included appearances by Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Shakira, among others, delivering a high-profile if densely packed showcase of global entertainment talent.
