Spain Defeat Argentina to Win 2026 World Cup
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Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win their second FIFA World Cup title. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute after regulation ended goalless. Spain controlled possession and created more opportunities, completing an unbeaten campaign and adding the world title to their European championship.
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Why it matters
Spain has become the first nation to simultaneously hold the men’s and women’s World Cup titles.
Key dates
- 2010Spain wins its first men’s FIFA World Cup.
- 2023Spain wins the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
- 2024Spain wins the UEFA European Championship.
- July 19, 2026 (New Jersey time)Spain defeats Argentina 1–0 after extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute.
- July 20, 2026 (Bangkok time)Spain is crowned world champion for the second time.
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Sources
- ft.comRead the original article →
- apnews.comRead the original article →
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