Spain defeats Argentina 1‑0 to claim 2026 FIFA World Cup title

Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1‑0 after Ferran Torres scored in extra time at the final in New Jersey. The tournament, the first with 48 teams hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, set a record with 308 goals in 104 matches, surpassing the 200‑goal mark for the first time. Viewership was unprecedented: the final attracted over 21 million average‑minute viewers on YouTube, and the whole event generated more than 200 billion YouTube views and 1.7 billion unique viewers worldwide. In the aftermath, fans turned to club‑football schedules, upcoming African Women’s AFCON, UEFA Super Cup and other competitions, while Spain’s victory sparked nationwide celebrations and a curated playlist of songs chosen by the players.