Spain won the World Cup on July 19, 2026, by defeating Argentina 1-0. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, coming off the bench to secure the victory. This match marked Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance, as he was denied a second consecutive title.
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Spain wins World Cup by defeating Argentina 1-0
Spain secured the World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 on July 19, 2026. Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the match in the 106th minute, marking Lionel Messi's last World Cup game.
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