By GB News (World News) | Created at 2026-07-19 22:15:37 | Updated at 2026-08-15 09:36:17
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Spain have won the World Cup 1-0 against Argentina thanks to an extra-time goal by Ferran Torres.
The European Champions had been dominating proceedings throughout at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Enzo Fernandez was sent off just before full-time of the normal 90 minutes, forcing Argentina to play extra time with 10 men.
Torres' goal sees Spain lift the World Cup for the second time in their history and are crowned champions of the world.
Spain have won the World Cup
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Spain were by far the better team on the day, having all of the ball and numerous big chances throughout.
Substitute Mikel Merino went close in extra-time, heading just wide from a brilliant ball-in, as Spain threatened to open up the scoring.
Emi Martinez made numerous big saves to keep Lamine Yamal and co at bay, but it was Torres who stepped up when it mattered.
A whipped-in delivery was kept alive by Nico Williams, heading down for the Barcelona forward to race onto and smash home with his left foot.
Former Manchester City forward Ferran Torres scored the winner
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Reminiscent of Andreas Iniesta in 2010, Torres followed in the Barcelona legend's footsteps to win the World Cup.
Proceedings flared up at full-time, with numerous Argentinian players getting involved in scraps, including Leandro Paredes.
The midfielder aggressively pushed and held Spain's Gavi to the floor in a heated altercation after the game.
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