World Cup Final: Spain Outlast Argentina to Become Champions

Spain are FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after a dramatic extra-time victory over Argentina in one of the tournament’s most memorable finals. After 106 minutes of tension, Ferran Torres finally broke the deadlock to seal Spain’s second World Cup title. The result also brought an emotional end to Lionel Messi’s final FIFA World Cup appearances, while Spain finished the tournament with a record-setting defensive performance, conceding just one goal. Lance Santos reports from New York.