Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 final on Sunday.
A tightly contested match at New York New Jersey Stadium was settled by a lone goal, ending Argentina’s hopes of retaining the title they won in Qatar four years ago.
The victory marks Spain’s first World Cup triumph since their historic success in South Africa in 2010 and caps an impressive campaign in the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Spain reached the final after a 2-0 victory over France in the semi-finals, while Argentina booked their place with a 2-1 win over England.
England finished third after beating France 6-4 in Saturday’s third-place play-off.
Spain’s latest triumph adds another chapter to the nation’s football history, with the European side producing a disciplined and composed performance throughout the tournament to reclaim football’s biggest prize.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the largest in the tournament’s history, featuring 48 nations and matches staged across three host countries. The expanded format delivered several surprise results before Spain emerged as world champions.
