Spain dethrone Argentina to win FIFA World Cup! Torres delivers extra-time heartbreak to Messi's 10-man side
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup final after a late extra-time goal by Ferran Torres. The match saw Argentina reduced to 10 men following a red card for Enzo Fernandez.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant milestone for Spanish football, ending Argentina's title defense and Lionel Messi's pursuit of a repeat championship.
Spain have won their second FIFA World Cup title after Ferran Torres struck a late extra-time winner to break Argentina’s resistance in a dramatic final. Lionel Messi’s 10-man side fell short of becoming the first team since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the World Cup crown.Spain finally found the breakthrough after a tense and dramatic contest as Torres scored in the 106th minute to hand La Roja a 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina and deny Messi another World Cup fairytale.After 105 minutes of relentless pressure, missed chances and heroic Argentine resistance, Torres delivered the decisive blow just 37 seconds after the restart for the second period of extra time.The goal came from a brilliant team move.
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