Wild celebrations in Madrid after Spain seal FIFA World Cup victory
Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final following a goal by substitute Ferran Torres in extra time. This win makes Spain the first nation to hold both the men's and women's World Cup titles simultaneously.
Why it matters
This historic achievement marks a significant milestone in international football, cementing Spain's dominance in the sport.
Thousands of Spain supporters crowded the streets of Madrid in the early hours of Monday, celebrating the country's victory in the World Cup final.
Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final.
Spain was absolutely dominant in terms of possession and shot attempts.
Lionel Messi and Argentina found a way to hang on and force extra time — but barely.
And in the opening moment of the second 15-minute period of extra time, Torres pounced on a bouncing ball in the box and used his left foot to bury a shot just under the crossbar and into the back of the net.
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