Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to take home the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy. It's Spain's second World Cup victory and its first since its debut championship in 2010.

The final was the finest example yet of Spain's ability to dominate both with and without the ball, with Argentina denied space throughout

Spain scored in extra time and fended off Argentina captain Lionel Messi's final push, earning a 1-0 win in extra time to clinch the World Cup trophy.

Argentina nearly landed as many punches as shots on goal Sunday. Before Spain could celebrate its 1-0 win over Argentina to capture its first World Cup title since 2010, it had to fight off an enraged Leandro Paredes on the pitch at MetLife Stadium.

Lionel Messi became emotional following Argentina's FIFA World Cup final loss on Sunday. The soccer legend is 39-years-old and may have played his last World Cup game. Fans inside New York New Jersey Stadium gave him a standing ovation that brought him to tears.

After cruising through the World Cup barely allowing any goals, Spain won the final hardly allowing a shot. How good was this Spain defense? Take it from their goalkeeper. ”(My hands) didn’t really have to work that hard as much as other keepers,