Spain beats Argentina 1-0 to win 2026 World Cup final

19 juillet 2026

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute.

The match took place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Spain extended its unbeaten run to 38 games and became the first nation to hold both the men's and women's World Cup titles at the same time.

The halftime show marked a World Cup first. BTS performed “Dynamite” as one of the main acts alongside Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber.

The pre-match closing ceremony featured Post Malone, Jennifer Hudson and Tom Cruise. U.S. President Donald Trump attended the match.

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Initial reactions on X highlight surprise at Ferran Torres' extra-time winner, congratulations to Spain on their second World Cup title, defenses of Argentina's strong run to the final, and commentary calling the match boring with jokes about the outcome.

Nobody had Ferran Torres in their World Cup final script.

Off the bench. 106th minute. Extra time. Argentina down to 10 men after Enzo Fernández’s red card.

And it’s Torres who steps up and buries it sending Spain to their second World Cup title, past Messi’s Argentina, 1-0.…

— ONJOLO KENYA🇰🇪 (@onjolo_kenya) 20 juillet 2026

Congratulations Spain on your World Cup Victory!

What a day, good food, great company-everyone watching the two best teams in a grueling final. Argentina playing epic defense “what a goalie”, and Spain with their powerful offensive drives!

It was a super Sunday! pic.twitter.com/i1HgbhY7vG

— Clay Staub (@Clay_Staub) 20 juillet 2026

To reach FINALS OF 3 out of last 4 FIFA WORLD CUPS and win 1 one those while fighting Top class teams like Germany 🇩🇪 France 🇫🇷 and Spain 🇪🇸 in FINALS of world cup is NO JOKE Argentina 🇦🇷 with Messi @TeamMessi captaining in all 3 world cups ...Its a Massive achievement which… pic.twitter.com/murhO0pMzr

— MatrixWhiteRabbit (@MatrixMorpheous) 20 juillet 2026

La Roja rules the soccer world. Spain gets the 1-0 win in extra time over Argentina to set a new record unbeaten streak and claim the 2026 #WorldCup title.https://t.co/Hrer1WQWx7

— Donald Wine II (@blazindw) 20 juillet 2026

SPAIN 1-0 ARGENTINA (AET) 🇪🇸🇦🇷
​106 minutes of pure anxiety.
​A costly Enzo Fernández red card. 🟥
​A Ferran Torres extra-time winner. ⚽️
​Spain leaves New Jersey as the 2026 World Cup Champions! 🏆✨
​Sum up this final in exactly ONE emoji. Go 👇
​#FIFAWorldCup #Spain pic.twitter.com/WLuhiD1vhH

— SportzBliz (@BlizSportz) 20 juillet 2026

Sources

• https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260720/the-world-cup-final-is-here-with-argentina-taking-on-spain-in-soccers-biggest-game
• https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260720/bts-lights-up-world-cup-stage-with-madonna-shakira-justin-bieber
• https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260720/spain-beats-argentina-1-0-to-win-world-cup-on-ferran-torres-goal
• https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260720/bts-headlines-first-halftime-show-at-world-cup-final
• https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260720000300315