Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on July 19, 2026, near New York to win the World Cup championship.
The victory completes a European Championship and World Cup double for the first time since 2010.
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This marks Spain's second World Cup trophy. The tournament was an expanded 48-team event hosted across North America.
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President Donald Trump arrived at the New York-New Jersey venue on July 19 and participated in the post-match award ceremony.
Both teams remained scoreless through 90 minutes of regulation play.
Argentina played with ten men during extra time after player Enzo Fernandez received two yellow cards late in the second half, leading to his ejection.
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Facing a numerical disadvantage, Argentina focused on defense as its attacking momentum weakened.
Spain broke the deadlock in the 107th minute when a long-range shot secured the decisive 1-0 victory.
The championship continues a dominant historical record for the Spanish national team. Spain has won five of its six major tournament finals in team history.
It maintains a perfect record in all four major final appearances in the 21st century.
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The next edition of the World Cup will mark the tournament's centennial in 2030. Matches are scheduled across three continents in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Latin America.
