World Cup 2026: Spain crowned champions after extra-time thriller against Argentina

Summary

Spain were crowned world champions for the second time in their history on Sunday, defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Ferran Torres' decisive strike in extra time settled a tightly contested final, giving Luis de la Fuente's Roja their second World Cup title, sixteen years after their first in 2010, and completing a historic Euro-World Cup double.