Live: Spain vs Argentina Football World Cup final
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra-time to win the World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. The match was marked by a red card for Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and a strong defensive performance from the Spanish side.
Why it matters
This result concludes the major international football tournament, crowning a new world champion.
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win their second World Cup.
The European champions dominated the match at the MetLife Stadium but struggled to find a breakthrough against the streetwise defending champions.
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a string of saves to deny Spain, but the match changed complexion in second-half stoppage-time when midfielder Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second yellow card after a reckless tackle on Pau Cubarsi.
Spain's Rodri is presented with the Golden Ball award.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in