Spain secured their second FIFA World Cup title in 2026 after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

The match, which lasted over 120 minutes, saw Spain dominate the game despite Argentina being reduced to 10 men after Enzo Fernandez received a second yellow card in stoppage time.Substitute Ferran Torres broke the deadlock in the 37th minute of extra time, heading in a cross from Nico Williams to give Spain the lead.Argentina, despite their numerical disadvantage, struggled to create meaningful chances until the final moments of the match.Captain Lionel Messi, seeking his first World Cup title, was unable to lead his team to victory, ending his career without a major trophy.The win marks Spain's second World Cup triumph, matching their 2010 success.The match was marred by a chaotic pitch invasion by Argentina players after the final whistle, highlighting the intense emotions of the occasion.

Spain's victory solidifies their status as one of football's elite teams, while Argentina's failure to win back-to-back titles ends a historic run.

The result also underscores the growing competitiveness of the global football landscape, with European and South American teams continuing to battle for supremacy.