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Spain End Argentina's Reign as World Champions in Dramatic World Cup Final
Dreams were realised, hearts were broken, and football witnessed the rise of a new world champion as Spain defeated 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the FIFA World Cup 2026.
In front of a packed MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, substitute Ferran Torres emerged as Spain's hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute to deliver La Roja's second FIFA World Cup title and their first since 2010.
For Argentina, the defeat marked a painful end to their reign as world champions and could signal the final FIFA World Cup appearance of legendary captain Lionel Messi, whose dream of defending the title slipped away after a fiercely contested battle.
Spain's triumph was built on tactical discipline, relentless pressure and defensive excellence, extending their unbeaten international run to 38 matches—the longest ever by a European men's national team—and confirming the country's return to the summit of world football.
The victory crowns an extraordinary new generation led by Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Pau Cubarsí and Ferran Torres, whose performances throughout the tournament have inspired football fans around the world.
As celebrations erupted across Spain, millions of football supporters—including many in Ghana—watched another unforgettable chapter in World Cup history unfold, proving once again why the FIFA World Cup remains the biggest stage in global sport.