A Ferran Torres strike deep into extra-time secured Spain a second World Cup crown, as they overcame Argentina 1-0 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on Sunday.
The European champions had created the best opportunities against the 2022 champions, who mainly resorted to spoiling tactics and had Enzo Fernandez sent off just before the game went into extra-time.
Torres was the hero for Spain when he collected substitute Nico Williams’ header to beat Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez with a powerful shot from close range after 106 minutes.
President Donald Trump flew in to New Jersey in one of a fleet of helicopters before kick-off, while Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy and Justin Bieber performed in the first World Cup half-time show, stretching the break to 27 minutes.
In a first half that saw few and far chances, Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal forced first-half saves out of Argentina keeper Martinez.
