Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final to lift the trophy for the second time
Spain have been crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final, securing their second World Cup title.
The final, played on July 19, brought the first 48-team edition of the tournament to a close after weeks of football across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Spain’s victory denied Argentina the chance to successfully defend the World Cup title they won in 2022. The result also marked another major achievement for Spanish football on the international stage.
The tournament featured 48 teams and was played across 16 venues, making it the largest World Cup in FIFA history. The expanded competition produced 104 matches and brought together teams from across the world.
Spain’s success was built on a combination of technical quality, possession-based football and a talented generation of players. Their victory over Argentina completed an impressive tournament campaign and confirmed their position among the world’s leading football nations.
Argentina, meanwhile, entered the final as defending champions and were seeking to add another historic chapter to their recent international success. However, Spain ultimately finished the tournament as champions.
The 2026 World Cup also provided a major global platform for emerging football stars and established international icons. With more teams and matches than previous editions, the tournament attracted enormous global attention.
The final result now brings the 2026 competition to an end, with football fans turning their attention toward the next World Cup cycle.
For Spain, the victory represents a major milestone and adds another World Cup trophy to the country’s football history.
