Spain beats Argentina 1‑0 to win 2026 World Cup final

Spain claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1‑0 after extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 107th minute. The final was played in the United States as part of a tournament hosted across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

In the days before the match, Argentina captain Lionel Messi presented each teammate with a personalized mate‑gift kit containing a gold‑stamped thermos, traditional yerba mate, a pot and a metal straw, emphasizing the cultural ritual among the players.

After the defeat, a post‑match altercation arose when Argentine staff member Roberto Ayala, a former defender, reportedly struck Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo. Ayala issued an apology, but Olmo publicly rejected it, calling Ayala’s remorse a lie and saying he does not need the apology. The incident added tension to an otherwise celebratory event.