Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dream
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal in extra time. The victory marks Spain's second World Cup title and denies Lionel Messi a championship in what is likely his final tournament appearance.
Why it matters
The World Cup is a major global sporting event, and this result marks a significant shift in international football dominance.
Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi's dreams of a triumphant farewell to football's greatest stage.
𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🇪🇸🏆 La Furia Roja add a second star to their crest ⭐⭐ #SSFootball | #DStvFIFAWorldCup2026 | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/rK3PzGUqLw
Barcelona striker Torres lashed home a thumping finish in the 106th minute to reward a dominant display by Spain against an Argentina team who failed to register a single shot on target in 120 minutes.
𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍'𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐂 𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 🤩🌟 Ferran Torres breaks the deadlock in New Jersey 🇪🇸💥 📺 Stream #FIFAWorldCup2026 on DStv: https://t.co/B0jLrQW5cc pic.twitter.com/tP3AKFRKyO
A star-studded crowd of 80 663 that included US President Donald Trump packed East Rutherford's MetLife Stadium to see if Argentina captain Messi could crown his glittering career with a second World Cup victory.
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