07/20/2026
La Roja defeated defending champions Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, securing their second global title and their first since 2010. Ferran Torres delivered the decisive strike in the 106th minute, turning sustained pressure into the goal that settled the tournament.
The final reflected Spain’s entire campaign: control without panic, defensive discipline and relentless territorial pressure. Spain registered 20 shots, while Argentina failed to produce an attempt during regulation time. Enzo Fernández’s dismissal before extra time further shifted the balance, but Spain had already dictated the rhythm of the match.
Spain finished the tournament unbeaten, scoring 15 goals and conceding only once across eight matches. Seven clean sheets—including the final—defined the strongest defensive campaign of the competition. Before the title match, goalkeeper Unai Simón had already established a new single-tournament record with six clean sheets.
Source: The Guardian, Reuters, FIFA
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