Spain have been crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 following extra time in Sunday’s final.
Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time as La Roja edged Lionel Messi’s side in a tightly contested encounter to claim their second FIFA World Cup title.
The victory ends a 16-year wait for Spain’s second World Cup crown, with their only previous triumph coming in South Africa in 2010. Argentina, the reigning champions, were unable to defend their title despite a spirited performance in the final.a
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