Spain Edge Argentina 1-0 to Win Second World Cup

Spain lifted their second FIFA World Cup trophy after Ferran Torres scored the only goal in a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina after extra time in Sunday’s final.

The World Cup final remained goalless throughout normal time despite Spain dominating possession and creating the better chances. Argentina defended resolutely and frustrated the European champions for much of the contest.

The breakthrough finally arrived 37 seconds into the second half of extra time. Pedro Porro delivered a cross into the penalty area, where Nico Williams nodded the ball into the path of fellow substitute Ferran Torres, who blasted his finish into the roof of the net.

Argentina’s hopes had already suffered a major setback after Enzo Fernández was sent off for a second yellow card in stoppage time at the end of the 90 minutes, forcing the defending champions to play the remainder of the match with 10 men.

The South Americans struggled to threaten Spain throughout the encounter and failed to register a single shot on target before Fernández’s dismissal. Spain’s disciplined defence ensured Argentina never found a way back into the game.

Argentina had entered the final hoping to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the FIFA World Cup. Instead, Spain produced another composed performance to end those ambitions and complete a memorable tournament.

The victory secures Spain’s second World Cup title and confirms the reigning European champions as the best team in world football after an outstanding campaign.

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