A night of drama in New York
The 2026 World Cup final in New York ended in a dramatic 1‑0 victory for Spain over Argentina, with Ferran Torres striking the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time.
Argentina entered the match without a single shot on target in the first 90 minutes, while their defensive discipline unraveled as Enzo Fernandez was sent off in second‑half stoppage time.
Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente praised his side's resilience, while Argentina's Lionel Scaloni lamented the missed chances that had kept the contest alive until the very end.
Veteran midfielder Toni Kroos, a 2014 champion with Germany, took to social media to celebrate the result, posting simply 'football won'.
The victory gave Spain their first World Cup title since 2010 and marked Argentina's fourth appearance in a final without securing the trophy, a record shared with other nations.
Chelsea, whose sponsor BeIN Sports holds the broadcasting rights, broadcast the match to a global audience, underscoring the tournament's commercial reach.