US President Donald Trump joined Fifa president Gianni Infantino and Spain on stage as they celebrate their 2026 World Cup victory on Monday morning. Photo: AFP
Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the Fifa World Cup 2026 on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi's dreams of a triumphant farewell to football's greatest stage.
Barcelona striker Torres lashed home a thumping finish in the 106th minute to reward a dominant display by Spain against an Argentina team who failed to register a single shot on target in 120 minutes.
A star-studded crowd of 80 663 that included US president Donald Trump packed East Rutherford's MetLife Stadium to see if Argentina captain Messi could crown his glittering career with a second World Cup victory. But the 39-year old maestro — almost certainly playing in his final World Cup game — was reduced to irrelevance as Spain took control early on against an Argentina team who committed a catalogue of cynical fouls throughout.
The South Americans' skullduggery ended with midfielder Enzo Fernandez being sent off after a brutal challenge on Spain defender Pau Cubarsi in injury time.
