Spain He once again wrote a golden page in the history of football. With the 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final of the World Cup 2026the team led by Luis de la Fuente won its second men’s World Cup and achieved an unprecedented achievement at the international level.
The title obtained at MetLife Stadium allowed Spain to become the first country to simultaneously hold the men’s and women’s soccer world championships, a milestone never before achieved by another team.
A historic double reign of Spain
The women’s team has held the world crown since August 20, 2023, when it defeated England 1-0 in the final in Sydney. That match was resolved with a goal from Olga Carmona, which gave Spain the first Women’s World Cup in its history.
Three years later, the men’s team completed the double by also beating Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final. Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the match and secured the historic title for La Roja.
Spanish football will seek to prolong its dominance in the next major international events. The 2027 Women’s World Cup will be held in Brazil, while the 2030 Men’s World Cup will have Spain, Portugal and Morocco as its main venues, with opening and commemorative matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
