New York (Sports Desk): Spain defeated Argentina by one goal in extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final to win football’s global title for the second time.
The thrilling match was decided in the 106th minute when Ferran Torres fired a powerful close-range shot into the net, securing a historic victory for Spain.
Fans expected a memorable final, but the match was affected by intense competition, several fouls, and frequent stoppages that disrupted the flow of the game.
Despite this, Spain started aggressively and created several scoring opportunities from the beginning. However, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez delivered an outstanding performance and made several crucial saves.
Argentina suffered a major setback when midfielder Enzo Fernandez was shown a second yellow card for a dangerous tackle in the final moments of regular time and was sent off, forcing Argentina to play extra time with 10 players.
Emiliano Martinez continued to deny Spain’s attacks during extra time, but in the 106th minute, after Nico Williams’ header, the ball reached Ferran Torres, who scored the decisive goal to give Spain the victory.
During the match, Spain’s Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Nico Williams kept Argentina’s defense under constant pressure, while one goal by Williams was also disallowed due to a foul.
The World Cup final was not limited to the field, as spectacular events were also organized for the occasion. U.S. President Donald Trump attended the match at the stadium, while a halftime show was held for the first time in World Cup history, featuring performances by Shakira, Madonna, and Justin Bieber that entertained the fans.