# Spain Captures 2026 World Cup Title with Extra-Time Victory Over Argentina

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/spain-captures-2026-world-cup-title-with-extra-time-victory-over-argentina/
- Published: 2026-07-20T00:15:17+00:00
- Topics: Art, Culture, Europe, Football, Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 105th minute
- Spain dominated with overwhelming territorial control and 20 shots on goal

## Summary

Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, defeating Argentina 1-0 at New York New Jersey Stadium. The match remained tightly contested throughout normal play before a breakthrough came in extra time, giving Spain control of the tournament's defining fixture.

Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 105th minute to secure the championship for Spain. Spain's comprehensive performance was marked by territorial dominance and persistent attacking threat, with 20 shots attempted during the match, ultimately proving decisive against an Argentina side that could not breach Spain's defensive resolve.

## Coverage

- [BBC Sport: Torres nets extra-time winner as Spain edge Argentina in final](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cp30nd7vpn2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
- [Deadline: Spain beat Argentina in dominant World Cup final win](https://deadline.com/2026/07/spain-wins-2026-world-cup-argentina-1236998074/)
- [BBC Sport: Dominant Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup after extra time](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/clyvgx9e00do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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