Spain lift World Cup as Torres breaks Argentina in extra time

Spain are world champions after Ferran Torres scored the decisive extra-time goal against Argentina in the World Cup final. The 106th-minute finish came after Pedro Porro’s delivery and Nico Williams’ header back created the opening.

The match was shaped by Spain’s control and Argentina’s deep resistance. Enzo Fernández was sent off late in normal time, and Argentina reportedly did not manage an attempt on goal until the 115th minute, despite reaching extra time.

Emi Martínez kept Argentina alive with 11 saves, including stops from Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte and Williams. Spain’s pressure continued after the restart in extra time, and Torres’ goal proved enough even though he later had another finish ruled out for offside.

For Spain, the win adds a second World Cup title and underlines a tournament built on possession, pressing and a defence breached only once in eight matches. For Argentina, the defeat ended their title defence and left a difficult post-match scene, including a reported red card for Leandro Paredes after full time.