Spain Wins 2026 World Cup as Torres Strikes in Extra Time Against 10-Man Argentina

Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the second period of extra time to secure a 1-0 victory and a record $50 million prize at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday to claim the 2026 FIFA World Cup title at New York New Jersey Stadium. Ferran Torres converted a rebound early in the second half of the additional period to break a scoreless deadlock that had persisted through ninety minutes of regulation and the opening fifteen minutes of overtime [1]. The strike delivered Spain their second world championship and ended the defending champion’s bid for a fourth title in a match defined by defensive resilience and a critical late dismissal [2].

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