Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time in a bad-tempered World Cup final, with Ferran Torres proving to be the hero.

Spain forward Ferran Torres said it felt like destiny after scoring the extra-time winner that helped La Roja beat defending champions Argentina 1-0 and lift the FIFA World Cup in New Jersey.

Super sub Ferran Torres fired Spain to their second men’s World Cup triumph as what looks to be Lionel Messi’s last dance ended in 10-man Argentina falling to a meek 1-0 extra-time defeat. Billed as a box-office final between the South American and European champions,

Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as Spain’s hero, scoring the decisive goal in extra time as La Roja edged defending champions Argentina 1-0 to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 title at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

It took a venomous strike by Ferran Torres in the second half of extra-time to break Emiliano Martinez's resistance as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win their second World Cup at the MetLife Stadium on Monday (IST).

Player ratings from the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina that ended with La Roja being crowned champions for the second time in thier history.

Spain are champions of the world for a second time after substitute Ferran Torres hit a 106th-minute winner to Lionel Messi and Co.

The World Cup watched a new star emerge in Ferran Torres as he kicked the winning goal for Spain, and overcoming Lionel Messi.