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Spain Secures Second World Cup Title with Extra-Time Victory Over 10-Man Argentina
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2026-07-20 04:18   Sports   10

Spain Secures Second World Cup Title with Extra-Time Victory Over 10-Man Argentina

In a dramatic conclusion to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain triumphed over 10-man Argentina in a scoreless match that lasted 115 minutes of action before Ferran Torres broke the deadlock in extra time.The European champions claimed their second World Cup title after substitute Torres scored on a rebound early in the second half of added time.

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez was sent off with a second yellow card in stoppage time, leaving the defending champions without a reliable attacking threat for the remainder of the game.

Spain's Luis de la Fuente became the oldest coach to win a World Cup at 65 years old, while Lionel Messi made history as the first player to reach three World Cup finals and the oldest outfielder in a final at 39.

The match, held in East Rutherford, New Jersey, marked a historic moment for both nations, with Spain's victory cementing their status as one of soccer's elite teams.

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