Spain beats Argentina and wins the World Cup for the second time

The moment after the relief: Ferran Torres celebrates his game-winning goal

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Spain clinches its second World Cup title, following its victory in 2010. In the final in East Rutherford, the Spanish team defeated an ultra-defensive Argentina 1-0 in extra time.

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20.07.2026, 00:04

Substitute Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute. Spain, which had a one-man advantage starting in the 93rd minute, was overwhelmingly dominant throughout the match and recorded 20 shots on goal—compared to Argentina’s mere two.

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ESP – ARG 1:0 after extra time

Spain beats Argentina and wins the World Cup for the second time

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