Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 in overtime to win 2026 World Cup

Spain World Cup 2026 Argentina final Ferran Torres goal Lionel Messi Ángel Di María

Spain captured the FIFA World Cup 2026 title after a 1‑0 overtime victory against Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The decisive goal was scored by Ferran Torres, sealing a narrow win and leaving Argentina as runners‑up.

The Argentine side, led by Lionel Messi, had not won a senior trophy without Ángel Di María in the squad; Di María retired from international duty after the 2024 Copa América. Messi’s nine finals between 2007 and 2026 produced four titles, all with Di María present, and the 2026 loss marked his only final without the forward.

Prior to the tournament, Spain were considered underdogs, attracting just 11.61% of professional betting volume in the GR8_TECH “TEAM OF CHAMPIONS” forecast. Their eventual triumph confirms the early predictions and highlights the strategic, possession‑based style that defined their play throughout the competition.

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