Spain are world champions for the second time. In the final played at New York New Jersey Stadium on 19 July 2026, the Spanish side defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute after the regulation 90 minutes had ended goalless.
FIFA confirmed that the match completed the first World Cup staged with 48 national teams and 104 fixtures. Spain added the 2026 trophy to their first title from 2010, while Argentina fell just short of defending the crown they won in 2022.
The victory also created a global first: Spain became the first nation to hold the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup titles at the same time. FIFA also named Rodri as the tournament’s Golden Ball winner, Unai Simón as the Golden Glove recipient and Pau Cubarsí as the best young player.
The title run was built on an exceptional defensive platform. Spain conceded only once in eight matches, while Unai Simón recorded seven clean sheets. Those numbers show that the triumph was driven not only by attacking talent, but also by control of the game and disciplined work without the ball.
For Spain’s new generation, consistency now becomes the next challenge. Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí both appeared in the final at 19, giving the team a long-term foundation; maintaining this level after such a dominant tournament will demand the same discipline through the next international cycle.
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