Spain has won the FIFA World Cup 2026 title. Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 in the final. Ferran Torres made the team champion by scoring a goal in extra time. This is Spain’s second World Cup title and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez congratulated the team on this victory.
new Jersey [यूएस]July 20 (ANI): Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez celebrated Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 victory by beating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the final in New Jersey on Sunday (local time) and said, “Thank you, team.”
Spain ended Lionel Messi’s title defense by beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time and completed an impressive unbeaten run in which La Roja conceded just one goal in eight matches. Following Spain’s victory, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez congratulated the national team, celebrating their FIFA World Cup victory and thanking the players for bringing home the title. “We are world champions!! Our national team is amazing! Thank you, team,” he said on X. ¡¡SOME CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!! 🇪🇸 ¡Enormous our selection! Thanks, team. https://t.co/COdzwptze2 — Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) July 19, 2026
Ferrán Torres became the hero of victory
Substitute Ferran Torres emerged the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute with a powerful strike into the top of the net that beat Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. The victory sealed Spain’s second Men’s FIFA World Cup title, their first since lifting the trophy in 2010. For 19-year-old Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal, who was just three years old during Spain’s first World Cup win, it was the biggest achievement of his young career.
The defeat signaled the end of a brilliant era for Argentina and Messi, who had led his country to the 2022 FIFA World Cup title and Copa America triumphs in 2021 and 2024.
Spain became champion of Europe and the world
Having already won UEFA Euro 2024, Spain now hold both the European and world titles, raising hopes of another impressive era like the team’s historic run between 2008 and 2012, when they won two European Championships and the FIFA World Cup.
Although Yamal scored only once during the tournament, Spain’s success was built on collective performances rather than individual talent. Midfielder Rodri controlled the game in the middle of the field, Mikel Oyarzabal finished among the tournament’s top scorers with five goals, while goalkeeper Unai Simon won the Golden Glove after a series of spectacular performances.
Torres also entered the record books by becoming the fifth substitute to score in a FIFA World Cup final and the first player since Germany’s Mario Gotze’s winning goal against Argentina in the 2014 final. He also became the second Barcelona player to score in a World Cup final after Andrés Iniesta’s extra-time winner for Spain in 2010.
Spain’s journey till the final was like this
Spain’s title journey began with a goalless draw against surprise package Cape Verde, followed by impressive wins over Saudi Arabia (4-0) and Uruguay (1-0) to seal top spot in Group H. They then defeated Austria 3–0 in the Round of 32, Portugal 1–0 in the Round of 16, Belgium 2–1 in the quarter-finals, and France 2–0 in the semi-finals.
In the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium, Spain dominated possession and limited Argentina to just one shot on target, while registering 12 shots themselves. Argentina were also reduced to 10 players after Enzo Fernandez was sent off following two yellow cards in extra time, helping Spain secure victory and regain the World Cup crown. (ANI)
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