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Spain Wins 2026 World Cup on Torres’ 106th-Minute Goal

7/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Spain won the 2026 World Cup in the United States after Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute of extra time.
Argentina played with ten men after Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card, keeping the score at 0-0 after 90 minutes.
Coach Luis de la Fuente called the Argentine conduct intolerable, praised Spain’s composure, and said FIFA opened a disciplinary probe and his focus is the September-October fixtures.

History

Historical Context

On 12 July 1998 France hosted the World Cup final at the newly built Stade de France, beating defending champions Brazil 3-0 with two Zidane headers and a Petit strike. Awarded the tournament in July 1992, the event featured 32 teams, 64 matches and marked France’s first title and the latest home-soil victory through 2026.

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Story summary

Spain won the 2026 World Cup in the United States after Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute of extra time.
Argentina played with ten men after Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card, keeping the score at 0-0 after 90 minutes.
Coach Luis de la Fuente called the Argentine conduct intolerable, praised Spain’s composure, and said FIFA opened a disciplinary probe and his focus is the September-October fixtures.

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