Spain defeat Argentina to win World Cup title
02:03 20 July, 2026The Spanish national football team has won the World Cup for the second time.
In the final in New Jersey (USA), the Spaniards beat the 2022 World champion Argentina 1-0 in overtime (video).
In the added third minute, Chelsea's 25-year-old midfielder Enzo Ferrandez was sent off for a second yellow card (video).
Regular time ended in a 0-0 draw. Extra time was scheduled.
In the 106th minute, the goal defended by Emiliano Martinez was scored by 26-year-old Barcelona Spanish champion striker Ferran Torres (video), who came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute.
Athletic Bilbao's 24-year-old striker Nico Williams scored an assist.
European champions Spain took 20 shots, with 12 on target. Argentina did not register a single shot on target and took 2 shots off target.
Spain won the World Cup for the first time in 2010.
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