Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup Sunday at New York-New Jersey Stadium. Per Al Jazeera, Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game as Spain won their second World Cup — battling past 10-man Argentina in extra time. Per the Guardian, Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 World Cup. Per Japan Times, Torres scored the only goal of the game in the second half of extra time. Per NPR, Spain's run to the title was a defensive masterclass — with wins over four of the world's top ten teams and Spain becoming the first World Cup champion to win the title while conceding only a single goal across the entire tournament.
What was the final score? Spain 1, Argentina 0 after extra time. The 120-minute duration signals substantive competitive balance despite Argentina's numerical disadvantage.
Who scored? Ferran Torres for Spain — the only goal came in the second half of extra time.
Why was Argentina down to 10? Argentina played the majority of the match with 10 men. Specific red-card incident details will emerge across post-match coverage.
What's Spain's tournament record? Wins over four of the world's top-ten teams — including semifinal 2-0 over France. Spain conceded only one goal all tournament — historically unique for a World Cup winner.
When was Spain's first World Cup? 2010 in South Africa under Vicente del Bosque. The 2026 win comes 16 years after the tiki-taka golden generation's crown.
Where was the final? MetLife Stadium — one of North America's largest sports venues.
How did Madrid respond? Fans erupted in celebration — matching historical Spanish title-celebration patterns.
What's Luis de la Fuente's legacy? His "recapture 2010 spirit" framing from the semifinal delivered a substantive cultural-continuity story. The title establishes his Spanish football-managerial credentials.
What was the half-time show? Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson performed. Ronaldo and Ronaldinho made a special appearance.
What's next? Spanish federation celebrations, victory-parade planning, and tournament-legacy analysis will define the coming weeks.
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