Spain win World Cup 2026

Spain won the 2026 World Cup after dominating the whole game against Argentina, the defending champions.

Lionel Messi’s World Cup career ended in heartbreak at the age of 39.

His team were reduced to 10 men and did not register an attempt on goal until the 117th minute in extra time.

By the 110th minute, Spain had its 20th attempt at goal, 12 on target.

The match ended 0-0 during the 90 minutes of regulation time.

Argentina fell short

Argentina fell short in their bid to become only the third nation to retain the World Cup.

They were aiming to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.

Substitute Ferran Torres struck in the second half of extra time in the 106th minute to secure Spain’s second World Cup.

Barcelona forward Torres was a 62nd-minute substitute for Mikel Oyarzabal.

Enzo Fernández was sent off for his reckless foul on Pau Cubarsí.

It was his second yellow card.

U.S. president Donald Trump was present at the match in New Jersey.