Spain Wins FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on 19 July 2026. Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the 106th minute of extra time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, near New York.

FIFA World Cup Final Format

The FIFA World Cup final is the last match of the tournament and is decided by extra time and penalties if the score remains level after 90 minutes. The 2026 FIFA World Cup used a 48-team format, which was the largest field in the history of the competition.

Spain’s World Cup Record

Spain won its second FIFA World Cup title in 2026 after its first title in 2010. Spain became the first nation to hold both the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup titles at the same time.

Key Match Facts

Argentina played with 10 men for the whole of extra time after Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card in second-half stoppage time. Emiliano Martínez made 12 saves in the final, and Ferran Torres received the Man of the Match award.

Important Facts for Exams

• The FIFA World Cup is organised by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, which was founded in 1904.
• The 2026 FIFA World Cup featured 48 teams, up from 32 teams in the 1998 to 2022 editions.
• Rodri won the Golden Ball as the best player of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• The 2026 tournament produced 308 goals, which was a record total for a FIFA World Cup.

FIFA World Cup Awards

The Golden Ball is awarded to the best player of the FIFA World Cup. The Man of the Match award is given for individual performance in a single match, including the final.