Spain has won its second men's World Cup title after a dramatic extra-time victory over Argentina.
The match, reported by The Guardian, saw late substitutes Ferran Torres and Nico Williams combine to break down a resilient Argentine defense.
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Luis de la Fuente's tactical adjustments proved decisive as the game stretched into the second half of extra time.
Argentina's Enzo Fernández received a late red card in normal time, leaving his team a man down.
Decisive Moment in Extra Time
In the 106th minute, right-back Pedro Porro delivered a sweeping cross into the box. He received a pass back from Lamine Yamal on the flank.
Nico Williams, who had been limited by injuries throughout the tournament, met the cross and headed the ball beyond nearby defenders.
The ball fell into the path of Ferran Torres.
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Torres capitalized on the space after Giuliano Simeone lost his footing. This allowed the forward to slot home the winning goal without defensive pressure.
Argentina had structured their defense to limit Mikel Oyarzabal's movement. This forced Spain to take 11 of their 20 shot attempts from outside the penalty area.
De la Fuente's substitution strategy mirrored high-level club tactical depth.
He brought on players like Pedri and Torres to alter the dynamics of the attack against a tiring opposition.
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Spain completed their campaign by maintaining their cohesive buildup style. They now enter the next tournament cycle at the top of international football.
