Spain wins FIFA World Cup 2026

What the report says

The Independent Uganda, citing Xinhua, reported that Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium in the United States. The match was played on Sunday, July 19, with the report published July 20. Ferran Torres, introduced in the 62nd minute for Mikel Oyarzabal, scored the decisive goal in extra time.

According to the report, Torres struck in the 106th minute after Nico Williams headed Pedro Porro’s cross into his path, allowing the forward to finish powerfully past Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Argentina had been reduced to 10 players after Enzo Fernandez received a second yellow card in stoppage time for a challenge on Pau Cubarsi, leaving the defending champions short-handed throughout extra time.

Spain were described as the more assertive side for much of the final, controlling possession and creating repeated chances through Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Alex Baena, Pedri, Nico Williams and Cubarsi. Martinez kept Argentina level several times, including late in normal time and early in extra time, but could not stop Torres’ winner. Argentina had a late opening through Giuliano Simeone, who shot over after a corner.

The result gives Spain a second men’s World Cup title, following its 2010 triumph. Argentina, unbeaten before the final, fell short in its attempt to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to retain the trophy. The report also noted that Lionel Messi, appearing in what was described as his sixth and likely final World Cup, had limited influence as Spain restricted his space.