Spain clinches 2026 FIFA World Cup with Ferran Torres goal
Spain secured its second FIFA World Cup title on 19 July 2026, defeating Argentina 1‑0 after extra time at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. The winning goal was scored by Ferran Torres in the 106th minute, following a cross from Nico Williams. The victory ended a 16‑year gap since Spain’s first triumph in South Africa 2010.
Celebrations erupted across Spain. In Ronda, more than 1,500 residents gathered in the town square to watch the match on a public screen. Madrid hosted a massive parade that drew over two million people to Plaza de Cibeles, with the royal family and the prime minister greeting the team before a street‑car procession. In the Valencian village of Foios, Ferran Torres’ hometown, locals marked the occasion with flags and public gatherings. Players such as Lamine Yamal, a 19‑year‑old of Moroccan‑Equatorial Guinean descent, and Nico Williams, whose parents migrated from Ghana, highlighted the team’s multicultural background.
A high‑profile ceremony featured former Brazilian star Ronaldo Nazário presenting the trophy to U.S. President Donald Trump, who briefly held the cup before the medals were awarded. Statistical highlights included midfielder Rodri setting a new World Cup record with 756 successful passes, underscoring Spain’s possession‑based style.