Spain player ratings vs Argentina: Viva La Roja! Ferran Torres fires European champions to World Cup glory as dominant final display eventually earns its rewards
Spain secured the 2026 World Cup title after a 1-0 victory over Argentina, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in extra time. The match was characterized by Spain's dominance and a lack of offensive output from Argentina.
Why it matters
Spain's victory confirms their status as a dominant force in international football, following their European championship success.
Ferran Torres scored the only goal to win Spain the 2026 World Cup in a remarkably drab final. La Roja were the only side eager to play football on the day, and ran out deserved winners in extra-time thanks to the Barcelona forward's heroics. With the victory, they secured back-to-back major trophy wins - and might have ended Leo Messi's Argentina career with a loss.
It was a drab affair in New Jersey. Spain set up to play football, while Argentina did not. And while Spain steadily suffocated their opponents over the course of 120 minutes, Argentina did not register a single shot on target.
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