Spain won the World Cup for the second time today by beating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final of the 23rd edition in East Rutherford, United States.
A goal from substitute Ferran Torres in the 106th minute sealed the title for the European side, repeating their 2010 triumph when they also won the final 1-0 in extra time against the Netherlands with a goal from Andrés Iniesta.
The Spanish squad, who had only previously reached the final 16 years ago, equals the two titles of Uruguay (1930 and 1950) and France (1998 and 2018)—two teams they eliminated in this 2026 edition—placing fifth in the all-time ranking led by five-time champions Brazil.
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Luis de la Fuente’s side adds the World Cup to their 2024 European Championship title, currently holding both major international trophies.
For their part, Argentina lost for the fourth time in a final, following defeats in 1930, 1990, and 2014, remaining on three titles won in 1978, 1986, and 2022, placing fourth in the ranking.
