TORRES BECOMES SPANISH HERO
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Argentina 1-0 in a tense, hard-fought final decided in extra time.
Ferran Torres emerged as the hero, coming off the bench to score the decisive goal in the 106th minute and hand La Roja their second World Cup crown.
The final was a tactical battle from the opening whistle, with Spain dominating possession and patiently probing for an opening against a disciplined Argentine defence.
Luis de la Fuente’s side created the better chances throughout, but Emiliano Martínez produced a string of excellent saves to keep the reigning champions in the contest. Argentina, meanwhile, struggled to impose themselves in attack as Lionel Messi found little space against Spain’s well-organised back line.
The breakthrough finally arrived in extra time when substitute Ferran Torres latched onto a clever move before calmly finishing past Martínez, sparking wild celebrations among the Spanish supporters. Argentina pushed desperately for an equaliser in the closing stages but were unable to break down Spain’s resolute defence.
For Spain, the win capped a remarkable period following their UEFA Euro 2024 triumph, while Argentina’s bid to retain the World Cup ended in heartbreak in what is likely to be Lionel Messi’s final appearance on football’s biggest stage.
