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One Goal in 106 Minutes: Spain's 1-0 Final Win Over Argentina Ends Messi's World Cup
Ferran Torres's extra-time header gave La Roja their second men's title at MetLife Stadium and likely closed out Argentina's captain at 39.
Wat we eerst wisten
- Spain beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time to win the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.
- Enzo Fernández was sent off in the third minute of first-half stoppage time at the end of normal play.
- Spain conceded one goal across the entire tournament.
- Rodri lifted the trophy as Spain's captain and is described as the tournament's best player.
- Reporting describes the match as expected to be Messi's final World Cup appearance.
Toen nog open
- Whether Leandro Paredes was also sent off in the 126th minute — Sky Sports lists a second Argentina red card not corroborated elsewhere.
- Whether Nico Williams provided the assist on Torres's goal — the caption says so; the written reporting does not.
- The official individual award winners (Golden Ball, Golden Boot, Golden Glove) and any record-setting figures such as seven clean sheets or a 38-match unbeaten run.
Waar we op zouden letten
- Confirmation of the precise assist on the winning goal and of FIFA's full official match report, including both Argentina dismissals if a second red stands.
- Messi's own statement on whether Sunday was his final international match.
- Confirmation of the Madrid victory parade crowd estimate from a Spanish government or club source.
