Spain Edges Argentina 1-0 to Win 2026 FIFA World Cup
In a tightly contested final, Spain secured the 2026 World Cup trophy by defeating Lionel Messi’s Argentina 1-0. The solitary goal came from Ferran Torres, who finished a well‑worked move initiated by Nico Williams.
Match Summary
The game remained goalless for most of the regulation time, with both sides creating chances but failing to break the deadlock. Spain’s persistence paid off in the second half when Torres latched onto a precise pass from Williams and slotted the ball past Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.
Spain Starting XI
- Unai Simón (GK)
- Laporte
- Cucurella
- Fabian Ruiz
- Oyarzabal
- Olmo
- Rodri
- Álex Baena
- Porro
- Yamal
- Cubarsi
Spain Substitutes
- Grimaldo
- Iglesias
- Llorente
- David Raya
- Merino
- Ferran Torres
- Eric Garcia
- Martín Zubimendi
- Yeremy
- Pedri
- Joan García
- Nico Williams
- Marc Pubill
- Gavi
- Víctor Muñoz
Argentina Starting XI
- Emiliano Martínez (GK)
- Lionel Messi
- Tagliafico
- De Paul
- Gonzalo Montiel
- Cristian Romero
- N. Gonzalez
- Mac Allister
- Lisandro Martínez
- Alvarez
- Enzo
Argentina Substitutes
- Otamendi
- Gerónimo Rulli
- Paredes
- Musso
- Lo Celso
- Exequiel Palacios
- Lautaro
- Marcos Senesi
- Molina
- Facundo Medina
- Thiago Almada
- José Manuel López
- Giuliano Simeone
- Valentín Barco
- Nico Paz
The victory marks Spain’s fourth World Cup title, adding to their triumphs in 1964, 2008, and 2012. For Argentina, the loss ends a hopeful campaign led by their talisman Lionel Messi, who was unable to lift the trophy on this occasion.
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