Spain conquer the world with extra-time Ferran Torres winner

Spain are world champions

Spain 1–0 Argentina after extra time in the 2026 World Cup final. Ferran Torres scored the winner (1). Your team held firm through 120 minutes against Messi and Argentina, and the trophy is coming home. Luis de la Fuente's side has now knocked France out of four straight majors and beaten both 2022 finalists on the way to this title. Nobody can touch this Spain team right now.

FIFA opens investigation into Argentina

Leandro Paredes and Argentina coach Roberto Ayala are in the spotlight after post-match scenes in New York. FIFA is looking into Argentina's behaviour following the final whistle (2). Your team kept its composure. They did not.

Alex Baena makes history

Alex Baena is the first footballer ever to win the Euros, Olympic gold, and the World Cup in consecutive tournaments (5). Three summers, three trophies. Nobody has done that before.

Celebration parade in Madrid on Monday

The squad flies back to Madrid with Rodri and Luis de la Fuente leading the party. A victory parade through the capital is set for Monday (3). RFEF president Rafael Louzán will be with them. Get to Cibeles.

Argentina returns home broken

Milei has declared a national holiday for Tuesday despite the loss, telling the team: "You fought until the end" (4). But Argentina flew home without Messi and half the squad (6). The contrast with your team's return could not be sharper.

Fan reactions

Spain fans are soaking in a historic double: your men's and women's teams now hold both World Cups at the same time, something no nation has ever done. MisterChip added another gem: Spain are the first World Cup winner to beat both finalists of the previous edition en route to the trophy. And the Ballon d'Or chatter has already started, Lamine Yamal, world champion at 19, is being asked whether he has done enough to edge Harry Kane for the Golden Ball. The r/soccer thread is already lit.