Ferran Torres' Late Goal Secures Spain's 2026 World Cup Victory

Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute of the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, giving Spain a 1‑0 victory over Lionel Messi’s Argentina and securing the 2026 title. Messi’s side dominated possession throughout the match but failed to convert chances, leaving the decisive moment to the Spanish forward.

The win marks Spain’s second World Cup triumph and cements Torres’s place among the tournament’s decisive performers.