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The 2026 World Cup final
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Where it stands
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium, with Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute, to win the 2026 World Cup final. The final whistle confirmed Spain’s victory, and Messi’s farewell in the match ended in defeat for Argentina.
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The story so far
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.
Still open after this report
- 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.
History
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Who's involved
People
Emiliano MartínezArgentine footballer (born 1992)1 report
Enzo FernándezArgentine footballer (born 2001)1 report
Ferran TorresSpanish footballer (born 2000)1 report
Lionel MessiArgentine association football player (born 1987)1 report
Luis de la FuenteSpanish football manager (born 1961)1 report
Nico WilliamsSpanish footballer1 report
RodriSpanish association football player (born 1996)1 report
Unai SimónSpanish footballer (born 1997)1 report
Places
- MadridMadrid, Spain1 report
- MetLife Stadium1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA1 report
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