Spain Beat Argentina 1–0 to Win the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Spain beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal, giving Spain its second men’s World Cup title. Argentina finished with ten players after Enzo Fernández was sent off late in regulation time.
Final at a glance
- Final: Spain 1–0 Argentina after extra time
- Date and venue: July 19, 2026, New York New Jersey Stadium
- Goal: Ferran Torres, early in the second period of extra time
- Turning point: Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card late in regulation
How the final was decided
Spain controlled much of the match but could not score during the 90 minutes. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez kept the defending champions in contention with a series of saves. After Fernández’s dismissal reduced Argentina to ten players, Spain continued to press. Torres scored in extra time, and Argentina could not find an equaliser.
The result ended Argentina’s attempt to retain the title it won in 2022. Spain’s victory was its second men’s World Cup championship, following its 2010 triumph. FIFA’s tournament summary and final report provide the official result and match details.
What to take from the result
The final was decided by Spain’s sustained pressure in extra time and the numerical advantage created by Fernández’s dismissal. That does not reduce the role of Martínez’s saves: they kept Argentina level long enough for the match to reach extra time. The scoreline records a narrow win, while the match events show how both teams shaped the contest.
