World Cup belongs to all of Spain, says match-winning Torres
Ferran Torres expressed that Spain's 1-0 World Cup victory over Argentina belongs to the entire nation rather than just the players. The Barcelona forward, who scored the winning goal in extra time, credited the team's resilience and belief for securing the title.
Why it matters
The victory marks a significant cultural and sporting milestone for Spain, reflecting the national pride associated with major international football success.
Ferran Torres said his World Cup-winning goal for Spain on Sunday (July 19, 2026) belonged to "47 million people, not just me or the 26 players".
The Barcelona forward scored in the second period of extra time as Spain finally broke down 10-man Argentina to win 1-0 at MetLife Stadium.
"Ultimately, the goal belongs to 47 million people — not just me or the 26 players," said Torres, referring to Spain's approximate population.
"It was written in the stars that we would win far away from our people, yet we made them feel as close as possible," added Torres, who was named player of the match despite coming off the bench.
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