The 26-year-old was discovered when playing futsal with friends at school, and played for Valencia and Man City before joining BarcelonaSpain is back atop the football world for a second time, after Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup – unquestionably the goal of his life – gave his country a 1-0 win over now-dethroned champion Argentina in the final on Sunday.“It was a goal scored by 47 million people,” Torres said, referring to Spain’s population.Spain’s Ferran Torres (centre) celebrates scoring the team’s first goal during the World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina on July 19. Photo: APThe goal came with Argentina down to 10 men after Enzo Fernández was sent off late in regulation following a reckless tackle. Tempers flared then, and flared again after the final whistle with Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni and players from both sides engaging in what appeared to be some pushing and shoving.In the end, Spain denied Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated was his final World Cup match. Torres, a second-half substitute, pounced on a bouncing ball in the box and used his left foot to bury a shot just under the crossbar in the 106th minute.Spain’s Ferran Torres lifts the World Cup trophy after winning the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Photo: XinhuaFrom there, the airtight defence that dominated opponents throughout the tournament came through one final time. Spain – which also won the title in 2010 – allowed only one goal in eight matches in this World Cup run, setting a record for fewest goals allowed by a champion.This title, combined with the Women’s World Cup won by Spain in 2023, makes the European nation the first to hold both the men’s and women’s titles simultaneously. And in the streets of Madrid – probably many other places in Spain as well – countless people spilled into the streets, celebrating Sunday’s victory long into the wee hours of Monday morning.Here’s everything you need to know about Ferran Torres.Who has Ferran Torres played for?