Spain vs Argentina, 2026 World Cup Final: Score, Records and What FIFA Counted
Updated 10 October 2026. Score and records are from FIFA’s own final notes, not a recap site. Start at FIFA.com.
Quick answer: Spain won the FIFA World Cup 2026 1–0 after extra time against Argentina on 19 July 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium. Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute. It is Spain’s second title. They are the first country to hold the men’s and women’s World Cups at the same time.
| Item | FIFA record |
|---|---|
| Final | Spain 1–0 Argentina, after extra time |
| Date | 19 July 2026 |
| Goal | Ferran Torres, 106′ |
| Venue | New York New Jersey Stadium |
| Spain titles | 2 (2010 and 2026) — both 1–0 after extra time |
| Goals Spain conceded in the tournament | 1 in eight matches — fewest by a champion |
| Unai Simón | 7 clean sheets — most by a goalkeeper in one World Cup |
| Spain’s goals | 14 — their highest World Cup tally |
| Coach | Luis de la Fuente, 65 years and 28 days — oldest winning coach |
| Attendance, whole tournament | 6,810,966 |
| Matches / goals | 104 matches, 308 goals (2.96 per game) |
Sources: milestones release, 20 July 2026 and crowning report, 19 July 2026.
The match in one paragraph
The final was 0–0 after 90 minutes. FIFA notes that the showpiece has now needed extra time in five of the last six World Cups. Torres scored the only goal in the 106th minute. Spain lifted the trophy as winners of the first 48-team, 104-match World Cup. Argentina were the defending champions and had been unbeaten in their previous 13 World Cup matches coming into the final.
A full New York New Jersey Stadium also hosted the Topps Final Halftime Show. The sporting result does not depend on that.
Why this final keeps ranking in search
People still type “who won the 2026 World Cup”, “Spain Argentina final score”, “Ferran Torres world cup final”, and “Unai Simón clean sheets”. Those are not the same question. FIFA answered all of them in two notes the day of the final and the day after. This page puts the answers in one place and links the October follow-ups: the technical report and the social-media protection numbers.
Spain’s records, only the ones FIFA printed
Defence. One goal against in eight matches. FIFA calls that the fewest ever conceded by a World Cup-winning team. Simón’s seven clean sheets are the most by any goalkeeper in a single edition.
Attack. Fourteen goals, Spain’s highest World Cup total. Not a 5–0 final. A tournament tally.
The double. Spain won the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023. The men’s title means they were the first nation to hold both flagship trophies at once.
The coach. Luis de la Fuente was 65 years and 28 days old. That passes Vicente del Bosque as the oldest coach to win the men’s World Cup.
The unbeaten run. The win extended Spain’s unbeaten run in regular time to 38 matches. FIFA’s wording is regular time, not “never lost including extra time”. Keep that distinction.
The teenagers. Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí were 19. FIFA says they were only the fourth and fifth teenagers to play in a men’s World Cup final, after Pelé (17, Brazil, 1958), Giuseppe Bergomi (18, Italy, 1982) and Kylian Mbappé (19, France, 2018). All five finished the final as champions. Yamal and Cubarsí each played eight matches, a record for World Cup appearances before turning 20.
2010 is the parallel FIFA draws on purpose: Spain’s first title was also 1–0 after extra time.
Argentina and Messi, from the same note
Losing the final did not wipe the appearance record. Lionel Messi reached 34 World Cup matches, still the all-time mark. He was 39 years and 25 days old: the second-oldest player to appear in a World Cup final, and the oldest outfield player to do it. Nicolás Otamendi was 38 years and 157 days.
Argentina’s previous 13 World Cup matches without defeat are why the final felt like an upset of a machine, not of a fading side. The score is still 1–0.
Team pages: Spain · Argentina.
The tournament around the final
From the crowning report and the milestones note together:
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Teams | 48 |
| Players | 1,039 (milestones note) / 1,248 competing players in the later operations note — use 1,039 for the on-pitch milestones release |
| Matches | 104 |
| Goals | 308 (2.96 per match) |
| Stadiums | 16 |
| Hosts | Canada, Mexico, United States |
| Dates | 11 June – 19 July 2026 (39 days) |
| Stadium attendance | 6,810,966 |
| Days of football | First three-country men’s World Cup |
Wenger, in the 20 July note, pointed at physical intensity, a wider competitive balance, and star performances — then at Spain as champions. The October technical report is where he goes into counter-pressing and goalkeepers. Do not expect the July note to be a tactics manual.
What to do with this if you care about 2030
Spain are champions and they co-host 2030 with Morocco and Portugal. The final proves they can win a 48-team World Cup. It does not prove they will repeat. The 2030 predictor is the place for probabilities. This page is the place for the 19 July score.
Calendar: 8 June – 21 July 2030. Edition guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 World Cup?
Spain. They beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time on 19 July 2026.
What was the 2026 World Cup final score?
Spain 1–0 Argentina. Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute. It was 0–0 after 90.
Where was the 2026 World Cup final?
New York New Jersey Stadium.
How many clean sheets did Unai Simón keep?
Seven. FIFA says that is the most by a goalkeeper in one World Cup.
How many goals did Spain concede?
One in eight matches.
Is Spain the first country to hold both World Cups?
Yes. Men’s title in 2026, women’s title in 2023, held at the same time. FIFA’s phrase is the first nation to simultaneously hold both flagship trophies.
How many World Cup matches has Messi played?
34, after the 2026 final, per FIFA.