# Spain Wins World Cup 2026 in Thrilling Extra-Time Victory

- Topic: football
- Source: The Guardian
- Published: 2026-07-19
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jul/19/spain-v-argentina-world-cup-2026-final-live-updates
- Language: en
- Image: https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b6d5ae1c47a52649a02bda4f2295981474f9f291/361_0_3365_2692/master/3365.jpg?width=140&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=bcb84f60c6ecaafd640125e885c5fe39

In a nail-biting finale, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time, securing the World Cup title. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute, capping off a remarkable comeback for the Spanish team.

## Key takeaways

- Ferran Torres' goal in the 106th minute sealed Spain's World Cup victory.
- The match went into extra time, with Spain dominating possession and creating several scoring opportunities.
- Argentina, despite their best efforts, failed to register a single shot on goal in the entire match.

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