Spain have been crowned world champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a tense FIFA World Cup final decided in extra time.
The match, played at the New York New Jersey Stadium, remained goalless after 90 minutes before Spain finally broke the deadlock in extra time. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute after a Nico Williams assist, sealing Spain’s second men’s World Cup title.
Argentina, led by captain Lionel Messi, struggled to create clear chances as Spain controlled much of the game. The South Americans were also reduced to 10 men after Enzo Fernández received a red card late in regulation time.
The victory completed a remarkable period for Spain, who had already won the 2024 European Championship, and marked the end of Argentina’s reign as world champions.
The final also carried a historic storyline, with Messi facing Spain’s teenage star Lamine Yamal in what could be the Argentine legend’s final World Cup appearance.
Spain’s triumph adds another major chapter to their football history, while Argentina leave the tournament praised for their resilience despite falling short of retaining the trophy.
