FIFA World Cup 2026 Final — Spain 1–0 Argentina (After Extra Time)

Match Overview

After dominating possession and creating the better chances throughout the match, Spain finally found the breakthrough in extra time when substitute Ferran Torres scored the championship-winning goal.

Goal Scorer

• 106' — Ferran Torres (Spain)

Match Summary

Spain controlled much of the match, keeping Argentina under pressure while creating the majority of the scoring opportunities. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez produced several outstanding saves to keep Argentina level during normal time.

Argentina struggled to threaten Spain's goal and failed to register a shot during regulation. Their hopes suffered another setback when Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card in stoppage time.

The decisive moment arrived in the 106th minute when Nico Williams headed Pedro Porro's cross into the path of Ferran Torres, who volleyed home to secure Spain's second FIFA World Cup title.

Ferran Torres was named Player of the Match for his match-winning performance.

Match Statistics

Match Information

Key Talking Points

• Spain won their second FIFA World Cup title.
• Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute after coming on as a substitute.
• Unai Simón finished the tournament with seven clean sheets.
• Spain conceded only one goal throughout the tournament.
• Lionel Messi became just the second player to appear in three FIFA World Cup finals.

Sources: ^FIFA

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