Spain once again touched glory. La Roja were proclaimed champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina 1-0 in an exciting final at MetLife Stadium, putting the finishing touch to an unforgettable tournament held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Sixteen years after winning their first star in South Africa 2010, the Spanish team lifted the World Cup again. If in Johannesburg the hero was Andrés Iniesta with his unforgettable goal against the Netherlands in extra time, this time the story had a new protagonist: Ferran Torres.
The Barcelona striker started the match on the bench, but changed the fate of the final by scoring an exceptional goal in the second extra time, sparking celebration throughout Spain and writing his name in the history of world football.
The team led by Luis de la Fuente was superior for much of the match. They controlled possession, generated the clearest chances and showed solid defensive organization that nullified the Albiceleste’s offensive power. The situation finally changed when Argentina was left with ten players due to the expulsion of Enzo Fernández, who received his second yellow card.
Spain knew how to take advantage of the numerical advantage and maintained the pressure until finding the winning goal in extra time. The reward was a second world title that confirms the excellent moment of a generation that had already won the European Championship and that now also reigns in world football.
Although Lamine Yamal came into the tournament as the great figure and one of the most destabilizing players on the planet, the true hallmark of this team was its collective strength. The balance of the midfield, the defensive solidity and the ability to resolve games from the bench made Spain the most complete team in the championship.
La Roja fulfilled the predictions that pointed it out as one of the main favorites before the start of the tournament and ended up lifting the trophy with a brilliant campaign. With the Euro Cup and now the World Cup in its showcases, Spain confirms the beginning of a new golden era and once again places itself at the top of international football.
