Spain defeated Argentina and became world champion for the first time in 16 years
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The Spanish national team beat Argentina 1:0 in the final of the 2026 World Cup. The only goal was scored by Ferran Torres in the 106th minute.
The Spanish national team defeated Argentina in the final of the 2026 World Cup and became world champions. This was reported by UNN.
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The outcome of the final match was decided by a single goal, which Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute of the first extra time. After a cross into the penalty area, Nico Williams headed the ball to a teammate, and Torres sent it into the net from medium range.
The regular time of the match ended without any goals scored. At the same time, the Argentine national team did not make a single shot on the opponent's goal in 90 minutes of play, setting an anti-record for World Cup finals.
The situation became complicated for Argentina already on the 93rd minute, when Fernandez received a red card for a rough violation of the rules.
After conceding the goal, Argentina significantly intensified their efforts. In the second extra time, the then reigning world champions created several dangerous chances and were close to equalizing and sending the match to a penalty shootout, but they failed to capitalize on their opportunities.
Thanks to the minimal victory, Spain won the FIFA World Cup for the second time in its history, and Ferran Torres scored the "golden" goal of the final.
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