Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the FIFA World Cup 2026, capturing the sport’s biggest prize in a tightly contested final.
The result denied Argentina a chance to defend the title it won in the previous tournament, with Spain’s extra-time goal proving decisive after regulation time ended scoreless. The victory adds to Spain’s football legacy, coming years after the country’s previous World Cup triumph.
The tournament’s conclusion caps a monthlong competition that drew global attention, with Spain’s win expected to be celebrated widely across the country in the coming days.
The victory extends Spain’s standing among the sport’s most successful national teams and is likely to prompt celebrations across the country in the days following the final whistle.
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