Spain edged Argentina 1-0 in a tense World Cup final that stretched into extra time, with substitute Ferran Torres striking the decisive goal in the 106th minute.
The match was marked by a subdued tempo, a lack of clear chances and a striking absence of shots on target from Argentina, who failed to register a single effort on goal throughout the contest.
Spain dominated possession but struggled to carve out clear scoring opportunities, a pattern that defined much of the game's narrative.
The trophy ceremony
After the final whistle, emotions boiled over, sparking a brawl as Argentine players reacted to the disappointment, while U.S. President Donald Trump stepped onto the pitch to present the trophy to the Spanish squad.
Coach Luis de la Fuente, at 65 the oldest World Cup‑winning manager in history, expressed pride in his team's resilience, noting that the victory follows Spain's recent European Championship triumph and a 38‑match unbeaten run across all competitions.
Argentina's manager Lionel Scaloni, while praising Lionel Messi as the greatest player ever, acknowledged the subdued impact of his talisman and highlighted the energetic contributions of substitutes Torres and Nico Williams.