Ferran Torres (Bottom) of Spain celebrates scoring during the final match between Spain and Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the New York New Jersey Stadium, the United States, July 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Zijian)

　　Substitute Ferran Torres scored in extra time as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup final on Sunday.

　　Torres, a 62nd-minute replacement for Mikel Oyarzabal, put Spain ahead in the 106th minute, finishing a swift attacking move with a powerful shot into the roof of the net.

　　Argentina was forced to play all of extra time with only 10 men following Enzo Fernandez"s dismissal for an ugly challenge on Pau Cubarsi.

　　The result gave Spain its second World Cup title and first since 2010. Argentina, which had been aiming to become the first back-to-back champion since Brazil in 1962, saved its worst performance of the tournament for the final, having been unbeaten until Sunday.

　　Playing in his sixth and likely last World Cup, Argentina captain Lionel Messi was limited to only a few dangerous moments late in the game as Spain gave him little room to operate.

　　Spain took the initiative early, controlling possession and looking more incisive when going forward. Lamine Yamal forced a block from Emiliano Martinez after being released by Dani Olmo and the Argentine goalkeeper again intervened shortly after to deny Oyarzabal.

　　Argentina rarely forayed inside its final third as Messi and Julian Alvarez struggled for opportunities and space. Marc Cucurella posed a constant threat on Spain"s left flank and fired a long-range effort narrowly wide just before halftime.