Spain claimed the FIFA World Cup 2026 title — their second ever, 16 years after their first in 2010 — defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in an enthralling final played in extra time at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19, 2026. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute following a cross from Pedro Porro and a key touch from Nico Williams. Argentina had been reduced to 10 men when Enzo Fernández received his second yellow card (red card) late in extra time. Emiliano Martínez made several brilliant saves to keep Argentina in the tie, but Torres' strike proved decisive. Lionel Messi, 39, was left in tears — MetLife was the same stadium where he had announced his 2016 retirement from the Argentina team. US President Donald Trump was present to hand over the trophy to Spain captain Rodri.