Spain Crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup Champions After Beating Argentina

New Jersey, The Gulf Observer: Spain claimed their second FIFA World Cup crown after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at New York/New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.

The 2026 edition, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, made history as the first FIFA World Cup to feature 48 participating teams, expanding the tournament from its previous 32-team format.

Spain and Argentina remained locked in a tense, goalless battle throughout the 90 minutes of regulation time, forcing the championship match into extra time.

The decisive moment came in the 106th minute of the second period of extra time when Ferran Torres found the back of the net, scoring the only goal of the match to hand Spain a hard-fought victory over the reigning world champions.

The triumph secured Spain’s second FIFA World Cup title, adding to their historic maiden success in 2010, while ending Argentina’s reign as world champions.

Spain’s disciplined defensive display and Torres’ decisive strike proved enough to seal the prestigious trophy, marking a memorable conclusion to the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup.