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Spain Wins World Cup 1-0; Torres Scores in Extra Time

7/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium.
Ferran Torres scored the 106th-minute winner after Enzo Fernandez was sent off in the 93rd minute.
Cristian Romero passed U.S. President Donald Trump without shaking his hand, raising stadium noise from 78 to 84 decibels.
Gianni Infantino tried to move U.S. President Donald Trump away, but Trump stayed as Dibu Martínez made ten saves, a World Cup final record.

History

Historical Context

Since its inception in 1930, the FIFA World Cup has been staged every four years except during World War II. The 1994 final in Los Angeles’ Rose Bowl saw Brazil defeat Italy on penalties before 94,194 fans, the tournament’s highest-attendance match that year. Hosting the final in the United States foreshadowed the 2026 showdown at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.

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Story summary

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium.
Ferran Torres scored the 106th-minute winner after Enzo Fernandez was sent off in the 93rd minute.
Cristian Romero passed U.S. President Donald Trump without shaking his hand, raising stadium noise from 78 to 84 decibels.
Gianni Infantino tried to move U.S. President Donald Trump away, but Trump stayed as Dibu Martínez made ten saves, a World Cup final record.

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