Spain 1-0 Argentina (a.e.t.): Torres wins the World Cup in extra time
Spain were crowned world champions for the second time in their history, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Spain dominated possession throughout regulation time, but Argentina held firm at 0-0 through 90 minutes, with goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez making several crucial saves — including one to deny a Lamine Yamal free-kick — while Argentina failed to register a single shot of their own.
Argentina's task grew harder in second-half stoppage time when Enzo Fernández was shown a second yellow card for a challenge on Pau Cubarsí and sent off, leaving his side to play extra time a man down.
Spain made the numerical advantage count in the 106th minute, when Ferran Torres converted a hooked cross from Nico Williams to win the match. The victory gives Spain their second men's World Cup title and makes them the first nation to hold the men's and women's titles simultaneously; it also ends Lionel Messi's international career with defeat in his final World Cup appearance.
Key moments
- •Argentina failed to register a shot in 90 minutes of regulation as Spain dominated possession
- •Emiliano Martínez made several key saves, including denying a Lamine Yamal free-kick
- •Enzo Fernández was sent off for a second yellow card in second-half stoppage time
- •Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the 106th minute of extra time, assisted by Nico Williams
- •Spain win their second World Cup and become the first nation to hold both the men's and women's titles at once
Timeline
Match facts
- East Rutherford, New Jersey
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- Referee: Slavko Vinčič (Slovenia)
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