Spain Wins 2026 World Cup, Secures Trophy and Top Individual Awards

Spain captured the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating defending champions Argentina 1‑0 after extra time with Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute. The Spaniards also defeated France 2‑0 in the semi‑final, a match played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The victory brought Spain its second World Cup title and three major individual honors: midfielder Rodri received the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player, Pau Torres was named the Best Young Player, and goalkeeper Unai Simón earned the Golden Glove. France’s Kylian Mbappé claimed the Golden Boot for leading scorer.

Audience data showed record global engagement. In the United Kingdom streaming became the primary way to watch, with BBC iPlayer and ITVX posting their highest sports‑streaming figures. In Latin America, matches featuring regional teams attracted up to 67 % more viewers than games without a neighboring opponent, underscoring the strong link between geography and viewership.