Spain have been crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after edging defending champions Argentina 1-0 in an intense final held at New York New Jersey Stadium in the United States. The victory marks Spain’s second FIFA World Cup title in history, ending Argentina’s reign as world champions.
The decisive moment came in extra time, when Ferran Torres found the back of the net in the 106th minute to separate the two sides after a tightly contested encounter. Spain controlled much of the match before finally breaking through to claim football’s biggest prize.
For Argentina, the defeat ended hopes of successfully defending the trophy they won in 2022. Captain Lionel Messi was unable to guide his team to a second World Cup triumph as Spain’s disciplined performance proved enough to secure the championship.
Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé finished the tournament as the top scorer with 10 goals, ending the competition two goals ahead of Lionel Messi, who scored eight times during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
