CHAMPION. Spain's Rodri lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Super-sub Ferran Torres delivers the winner in extra time as Spain captures its second FIFA World Cup crown and denies Lionel Messi and Argentina a title repeat
NEW JERSEY, USA – Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to lift Spain to its second FIFA World Cup title with a 1-0 win in extra time over gutsy, 10-man Argentina in the final on Sunday, July 19 (Monday, July 20, Manila time).
Torres’ deserved winner came 16 years and eight days after Andres Iniesta also scored in extra time to lift the Spaniards to their first world championship with a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands.
