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Spain's Ferran Torres celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina at New York–New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). Nick Potts/PA Wire/dpa
Substitute Ferran Torres fired Spain to their second men's World Cup title after a 1-0 extra-time win over 10-man holders Argentina in a scrappy final on Sunday.
The Spanish dominated chances and possession, with the combative South Americans not having a single effort on goal in normal time.
A second booking by Enzo Fernandez in injury time meant Argentina faced extra-time with 10 men and Spain thought they had scored through Nico Williams, but the referee blew for a contested foul.
The European champions would not be denied, though, as Williams headed a cross back for Torres to thump home on 106 minutes.
The defeat is almost certainly the end of Lionel Messi's World Cup career aged 39 after the football great failed to inspire his side to a successful defence of their 2022 title.
Spain added World Cup glory to their European title from two years' ago, just like they did in 2010 - also 1-0 in extra-time over the Dutch - having won Euro 2008.
Luis de la Fuente's side have conceded just one goal in this expanded tournament, breaking World Cup records along the way.
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Spain's Ferran Torres celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game with teammate Nico Williams (L) during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina at New York–New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). Nick Potts/PA Wire/dpa
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Argentina's Leandro Paredes and Spain's Martin Zubimendi battle for the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina at New York–New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). Martin Rickett/PA Wire/dpa
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Argentina's Nicolas Otamendi reacts in disappointment during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina at New York–New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). Tom Weller/dpa
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Spain's Ferran Torres scores his side's first goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina at New York–New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). Nick Potts/PA Wire/dpa
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Spain's Ferran Torres celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina at New York–New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). Nick Potts/PA Wire/dpa
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Spain's Ferran Torres (R) celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina at New York–New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). Tom Weller/dpa
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Argentina's Nahuel Molina (C) and Nico Spain's Williams battle for the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina at New York–New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). Tom Weller/dpa
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Argentina's Nahuel Molina appears disappointed after Spain scored their first goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina at New York–New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). Tom Weller/dpa
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