Spain Are World Champions! La Roja Defeat Argentina to Lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain are world champions once again.

After 120 minutes of relentless football, Ferran Torres' extra-time winner secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina, ending a 16-year wait for another World Cup title and giving La Roja their second crown in history.

Spain were the better side for long periods of the final, controlling possession, dictating the tempo through Rodri and creating the clearer chances. Their persistence was finally rewarded in the 106th minute when substitute Ferran Torres finished off a flowing move to score the only goal of the match.

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An emotional Luis de la Fuente praised the unity of his squad after the final whistle.

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"We are the most united team and that is thanks to having people with solidarity, values."

Luis de la Fuente

The victory also completed a remarkable campaign for Spain, who conceded just one goal throughout the tournament while defeating Portugal, Belgium, France and Argentina in the knockout rounds.

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Rodri, one of Spain's leaders throughout the tournament, had already summed up the team's mentality after reaching the final.

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"Step by step, one step further."

On the biggest stage of all, Spain took that final step. With a young, fearless squad and another tactical masterclass from Luis de la Fuente, La Roja once again sit on top of world football as 2026 FIFA World Cup champions.

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