Spain vs Argentina Result: Spain 1–0 Argentina — Final — World Cup 2026
Quick answer: Spain 1–0 Argentina at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford on July 19, 2026 — Final, Match 104. Scorers: Spain: Ferran Torres (106').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | Spain 1–0 Argentina |
| Stage | Final |
| Match | #104 (Final) |
| Date | July 19, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 15:00 |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Stage | Final — Match #104 |
| Goal scorers | Spain: Ferran Torres 106' |
Goal Scorers
- 106'Ferran Torres
No goals
Cards
| Min | Spain | Card |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | — |
| Min | Argentina | Card |
|---|---|---|
| 90+3' | Enzo Fernández | Red card |
Match Summary
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford to win the World Cup 2026 final. Neither side could break the deadlock in regulation before Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give La Roja a second World Cup title and end Argentina's reign as defending champions.
Player of the match: Ferran Torres.
Key Moments
- Spain and Argentina cancelled each other out through a cagey first half at MetLife Stadium.
- Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal both tested the opposing goalkeepers without finding a breakthrough.
- Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card in the third minute of stoppage time (90+3') and was sent off — Argentina played extra time with 10 men.
- Regulation finished 0-0 — the World Cup final headed to extra time for the first time since 2014.
- Both sides created half-chances in the first period of extra time without converting.
- Pedro Porro crossed, Nico Williams nodded down, and Ferran Torres finished in the 106th minute past Emiliano Martínez.
- Argentina pushed for a late equaliser but could not find a way past Unai Simón and Spain's defence.
- Spain lift the trophy — their second World Cup title after 2010 in South Africa.
Bracket Impact
Spain are World Cup 2026 champions — La Roja win their second title 16 years after Iniesta's goal in Johannesburg. Argentina finish as runners-up after a perfect knockout run ended in extra time at MetLife Stadium.
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What This Means for Spain & Argentina
Spain advance; Argentina are eliminated.
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What's Next in the Knockout Stage
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| Spain | Knockout bracket — Round of 16 |
| Argentina | Eliminated |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Spain vs Argentina score at World Cup 2026?
Spain 1–0 Argentina — played at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford on July 19, 2026 (Final, Match #104).
Who won Spain vs Argentina World Cup 2026?
Spain won 1–0.
Where was Spain vs Argentina played?
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford — kickoff 15:00 local time.
What stage is Spain vs Argentina?
Final at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Match #104.
How does this result affect the knockout bracket?
Spain are World Cup 2026 champions — La Roja win their second title 16 years after Iniesta's goal in Johannesburg. Argentina finish as runners-up after a perfect knockout run ended in extra time at MetLife Stadium.
Who scored in Spain vs Argentina?
Spain: Ferran Torres 106'.