New Jersey, July 19 -- Spain are champions of the world once again. La Roja defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday night at MetLife Stadium (branded New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament), with substitute Ferran Torres striking the decisive goal in the 106th minute.

It is Spain's second world title, sixteen years after their maiden triumph in South Africa in 2010, and it comes with a piece of history attached: Spain become the first nation ever to hold the men's and women's World Cup titles at the same time.

For Argentina and Lionel Messi, appearing in a third consecutive final, the night ended in heartbreak. The Albiceleste fell one step short of becoming the firs...