Spain emerged victorious in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, defeating Argentina 1-0 in a tightly contested match.Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute, marking Spain's second World Cup title and their first since 2012.The victory was significant as Spain became the only nation to win both the European Championship and World Cup consecutively.Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, struggled to break down Spain's defense, with Emi Martinez making 11 saves.This loss marked Argentina's first major tournament final defeat since 2022, ending their bid for consecutive titles.The match highlighted Spain's tactical superiority, with 20 shots compared to Argentina's zero.Torres' goal, his only of the tournament, ensured Spain's place in history as the first team to concede just once across a World Cup.Messi, despite eight goals and four assists, couldn't replicate his previous success, finishing with a record 148 caps.The win solidifies Spain's legacy as one of football's greatest teams.