History was made on Sunday night as Spain and Argentina met in what turned out to be a rather turgid World Cup 2026 final. Spain were the dominant team throughout but needed an extra-time goal from Ferran Torres to find a breakthrough.
As such, La Roja become the first nation to ever complete a Euros and World Cup double on two separate occasions, following up their win over England in the European Championships final two years ago.
Argentina, the reigning world champions, were reduced to ten men in the last minute of normal time when Enzo Fernandez was given his marching orders for two bookable offences and Torres made them pay. Follow Spain vs Argentina back below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.
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The crowning moment
GettyRodri lifts the World Cup
No interference from Donald Trump this time as Rodri lifts the World Cup.
Spain 1-0 Argentina
The Spain players are going up in number order to collect their winner’s medals.
Spain 1-0 Argentina
Argentina players, lead by a tearful Lionel Messi, pick up their runners-up medals.
The 2022 winners simply did not turn up today, not helped by Enzo Fernandez’s red card either.
Player of the tournament...Rodri!
It’s a clean sweep for Spain as Rodri wins the Golden Ball.
Back to his best!
Golden Glove award
Unai Simon wins it. He’s conceded just one goal all tournament.
Didn’t have much to do tonight.
Cubarsi picks up award
Time for some awards before we get to the World Cup trophy presentation.
Young Player of the Tournament goes to Pau Cubarsi.
Spain 1-0 Argentina
Infantino and Donald Trump are booed as they make their way out.
The US president will be presenting the World Cup trophy.
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