Spain defeats Argentina 2-0 to claim 2026 World Cup title
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, beating Argentina 2‑0 at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on 19 July 2026. Goals were scored by Mikel Oyarzabal and Ferran Porro, while winger Lamine Yamal created attacking opportunities on the right flank.
Argentina entered the tournament as defending champions after winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with Lionel Messi leading the attack and coach Lionel Scaloni seeking a third consecutive title. The victory marked Spain’s second major final win over Argentina in under four years, the first being the Nations League final in 2023.
Entities: Argentina national football team · Lamine Yamal · Lionel Messi · MetLife Stadium · Spain national football team
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Spain also defeated Argentina in the 2023 Nations League final, marking two major final wins within four years (both)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Lamine Yamal contributed to Spain’s attack from the right flank (both)
- [DISPUTED] The final was held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA on 19 July 2026 (both)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Argentina entered the 2026 tournament as defending champions from the 2022 World Cup (both)
- [DISPUTED] Spain defeated Argentina 2-0 in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (both)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Mikel Oyarzabal and Ferran Porro each scored a goal for Spain (both)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Lionel Messi captained Argentina and coach Lionel Scaloni sought a third consecutive world title (both)