Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup [1].
The victory marks the return of Spain to the pinnacle of international football for the first time in 16 years. By securing the trophy, the team establishes a new era of dominance in a tournament hosted across North America.
The championship match took place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, U.S. [2]. The contest remained scoreless through 90 minutes of regulation play, forcing the match into extra time to determine the winner.
Ferran Torres broke the deadlock in the 106th minute of extra time [2]. His goal provided the only score of the match, ending the game with a final score of 1-0 [1, 2].
This result grants Spain its second World Cup title [2]. It is the nation's first championship since it previously won the tournament in 2010 [2].
The victory concludes the 2026 FIFA World Cup [1]. Spain's defensive performance and late-game execution proved decisive against the Argentinian side at the New Jersey venue [2].
“Spain won the FIFA World Cup final 1‑0 against Argentina”
Spain's victory ends a long drought for the national team and shifts the balance of power in global football away from South American dominance. By winning their second title, Spain joins an elite group of nations with multiple World Cup trophies, validating their tactical approach on the world's largest sporting stage.
