Spain win the FIFA World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina at the MetLife Stadium/New York New Jersey area venue, with Ferran Torres scoring the only goal in the 106th minute of extra time. Multiple outlets describe Spain as the dominant side during the match, creating the best chances and controlling large parts of the game, while Argentina mainly rely on disruption and defensive tactics. A key moment comes when Argentina are reduced to 10 men after Enzo Fernandez is sent off shortly before the winner is scored. With the match still goalless in extra time, Torres drives home a finish to break the resistance of the 10-man Argentine team. Several reports note the disappointment for Lionel Messi and Argentina, who had been seeking a title repeat. Spain’s victory gives them a second men’s World Cup, ending a 16-year gap since their previous tournament triumph in 2010, when Andrés Iniesta scored in extra time in a 1-0 win over the Netherlands.
Spain win World Cup final 1-0 over 10-man Argentina in extra time
Spain win the FIFA World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina at the MetLife Stadium/New York New Jersey area venue, with Ferran Torres scoring the only goal in the 106th minute of extra time. Multiple out...
- The final ends Spain 1-0 Argentina after extra time; Ferran Torres scores the winner in the 106th minute.
- Spain are described across reports as the more dominant team, creating the main chances.
- Argentina play much of the match with 10 men after Enzo Fernandez is sent off.
- Lionel Messi and Argentina are left disappointed after losing the final.
- Spain win their second World Cup title, 16 years after their 2010 triumph.
Torres settles cagey contest in extra time after Argentina fail to register a shot in regulation, handing Spain their second World Cup title.
Spain defeated Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after extra time. Lionel Messi experienced a rare off day, failing to create any chances for teammates. Spain's defensive strategy successfully contained the legendary Argentine forward throughout the match. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal, securing Spain's second World Cup title. This victory extended Spain's impressive unbeaten international run to thirty-eight games.
1 month agoSpain’s second World Cup title did not arrive in a blaze of chaos or a flurry of goals. It came through something far more familiar, control. Luis de la Fuente’s side beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in New Jersey. Ferran Torres delivered the decisive moment, but the story of this final was written long […] By Faz Ali
1 month ago(BBC Sport) – Spain deservedly won a desperately disappointing World Cup final as Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike finally broke the resistance of 10-man Argentina. The European title holders had created the best opportunities against the defending world champions, who mainly resorted to spoiling tactics and had Enzo Fernandez sent off just before the game went […] The post Spain lift World Cup trophy after defeating Argentina appeared first on Kaieteur News.
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