The historic final took place on July 19, 2026. Super-sub Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time to give Spain their second World Cup trophy in history.
Spain Controls the Game
From the start, Spain took control of the match. They kept the ball for most of the game, holding 68% of the possession.
Spain created 20 total shots. In contrast, a quiet Lionel Messi and the Argentina team struggled deeply, finishing the entire match with zero shots on target.
Dibu Martinez Keeps Argentina Alive
Argentina stayed in the game thanks to their goalkeeper, Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez. Martinez made 11 incredible saves, which is the most ever recorded in a World Cup final match.
Things got worse for Argentina right before extra time. Midfielder Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card and was sent off, leaving Argentina with only 10 players on the pitch.
The Winning Goal in Extra Time
Argentina defended with everything they had until the 106th minute.
The game changed when Pedro Porro sent a long cross into the box. Substitute Nico Williams jumped high and headed the ball backward. Fellow substitute Ferran Torres ran in and smashed a powerful shot into the roof of the net.
A Record-Breaking Defense
Spain held onto their 1–0 lead until the final whistle. Their victory was built on an incredible defense that conceded only one goal during the entire tournament.
With this win, Spain holds both the European Championship and the World Cup trophy at the same time
