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Ferran Torres Fires Spain to FIFA World Cup 2026 Glory with Extra-Time Winner Against Argentina

By IANS News July 20, 2026 • 09:05 AM View: 769

Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as Spain’s hero, scoring the decisive goal in extra time as La Roja edged defending champions Argentina 1-0 to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 title at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

After a tense and fiercely contested 90 minutes ended goalless, Torres finally broke the deadlock in the 106th minute. The forward latched onto Nico Williams’ headed knockdown before unleashing a powerful left-footed strike beyond Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to seal Spain’s second FIFA World Cup triumph, their first since winning the title in South Africa in 2010.

TAGS Spain Vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Ferran Torres Spain World Cup Champions Lionel Messi Emiliano Martinez World Cup Final

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