Heartbreak For Messi! Spain Defeat Argentina To Win 2026 World Cup

Spain are the new FIFA World Cup champions after edging Lionel Messi’s Argentina 1-0 following extra time in a gripping 2026 World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as the hero, netting the decisive goal in the 106th minute to seal victory for Luis de la Fuente’s side and end Argentina’s reign as world champions.

The final was locked at 0-0 after 90 minutes, with Spain controlling possession and creating the clearer chances, while Argentina struggled to trouble the Spanish defence.

The defending champions’ hopes suffered a major setback in stoppage time when midfielder Enzo Fernández was shown a red card, forcing Argentina to play the entirety of extra time with 10 men.

Spain eventually made their numerical advantage count as Torres found the breakthrough in the 106th minute, sending Spanish players and fans into jubilant celebrations.

The victory secured Spain’s second FIFA World Cup title, adding to their historic triumph in South Africa in 2010, while ending Argentina’s four-year reign as champions following their success in Qatar.

The triumph also etched Spain into football history as the first nation to simultaneously hold both the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup titles, reinforcing the country’s dominance on the global stage.

Argentina, captained by Lionel Messi, were chasing a fourth World Cup crown but failed to breach Spain’s disciplined backline throughout the contest.

Spain capped off a remarkable tournament that saw them overcome Portugal, Belgium, France and Argentina to lift football’s biggest prize.

Starting Line-ups

Spain: Unai Simón, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, Álex Baena, Dani Olmo, Mikel Oyarzabal, Lamine Yamal.

Substitutes: Ferran Torres, Pedri, Nico Williams, Martín Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Alejandro Grimaldo, Marcos Llorente, Eric García, David Raya, Joan García, Borja Iglesias, Marc Pubill, Gavi, Yeremy Pino, Víctor Muñoz.

Argentina: Emiliano Martínez, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolás Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Nicolás González, Julián Álvarez, Lionel Messi.

Substitutes: Lautaro Martínez, Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Nicolás Otamendi, Gerónimo Rulli, Juan Musso, Facundo Medina, Marcos Senesi, Thiago Almada, Giuliano Simeone, Valentín Barco, José Manuel López, Nico Paz.