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Torres Says Fate Favoured Spain In World Cup Final

By IANS News July 20, 2026 • 06:36 AM View: 248

Substitute Ferran Torres: Substitute Ferran Torres said destiny was written for Spain to win the World Cup after his extra-time strike sealed a 1-0 victory over 10-man Argentina in the final.

Substitute Ferran Torres said destiny was written for Spain to win the World Cup after his extra-time strike sealed a 1-0 victory over 10-man Argentina in Sunday's final.

Torres, who replaced Mikel Oyarzabal in the 62nd minute, swept home Nico Williams' knockdown in the 106th minute to hand Spain its second World Cup title and first since 2010.

TAGS World Cup Substitute Ferran Torres Mikel Oyarzabal Nico Williams Lionel Messi

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