Spain beat defending champions Argentina to lift trophy.

Spain claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title tonight, defeating Argentina 1-0 in a tightly contested final played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, New York. Neither side could find the breakthrough during regulation time, and the first half of extra time also ended goalless before Ferran Torres struck the decisive blow in the 105th minute to hand Spain the crown.

Spain dominated possession throughout the match and created the bulk of the goalscoring opportunities. La Roja looked organised and disciplined from start to finish, marshalling their defence with authority and rarely allowing the reigning champions a clear sight of goal. Argentina, for their part, struggled to fashion any meaningful chances against a Spanish side that appeared a cut above on the night.

The victory marks Spain’s second World Cup triumph, adding to their 2010 success in South Africa. For Lionel Messi’s Argentina, the defeat ends their hopes of back-to-back titles after their memorable win in Qatar four years ago.