World Cup 2026 Final Result: Spain 1–0 Argentina (AET)
Updated 19 July 2026 — Spain are World Cup champions for the second time.
Spain beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, 19 July 2026. Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the 106th minute after a goalless 90 minutes.
Full narrative report: Spain 1–0 Argentina — World Cup 2026 final · Match sheet: M104 report · July 19 results.
Final Result at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | 🇪🇸 Spain 1–0 Argentina 🇦🇷 (AET) |
| Winning goal | Ferran Torres 106' |
| Assist | Nico Williams (from Pedro Porro cross) |
| Date | 19 July 2026 |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
| Champion | Spain — 2nd World Cup title (after 2010) |
| Runner-up | Argentina — defending champions from 2022 |
| Third place | England (6–4 France on 18 July) |
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How the Final Was Won
Regulation finished 0–0. Spain dominated possession and chances; Emiliano Martínez made a string of saves. Enzo Fernández was sent off for a second yellow card in stoppage time (90+3'), leaving Argentina with 10 men for extra time.
In the 106th minute, Pedro Porro crossed, Nico Williams nodded the ball down, and Ferran Torres finished past Martínez — Spain's second World Cup title, 16 years after Iniesta's winner in Johannesburg.
Man of the Match: Ferran Torres (FIFA / match reports).
Tournament Context
| Format | First 48-team World Cup — 104 matches |
| Hosts | USA, Mexico, Canada |
| Golden Boot | Kylian Mbappé (10 goals) |
| Golden Ball | Rodri (Spain) |
| Golden Glove | Unai Simón (Spain) |
| Best Young Player | Pau Cubarsí (Spain) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the World Cup 2026 final?
Spain beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time. Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute at MetLife Stadium.
When and where was the World Cup 2026 final?
19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area).
What was the score in the World Cup 2026 final?
Spain 1–0 Argentina after extra time. Regulation ended 0–0.