LAGOS, Nigeria — The national football team of Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
NaijaChoice News reports the match details following the conclusion of the final.
Forward Ferran Torres scored a first-half goal to secure the 1-0 victory for the Spanish team.
The defeat prevented the defending champions, Argentina, led by forward Lionel Messi, from retaining their title.
The victory is the second tournament title for Spain, who previously won the trophy 16 years earlier at the 2010 tournament in South Africa.
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