Who won the 2026 World Cup? Spain beat Argentina in the final — result, scorer and awards
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in New Jersey. The final in full, plus the Golden Ball, Golden Boot and every major award.
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final on Sunday 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It is Spain's second World Cup title, after their first in 2010.
The 2026 World Cup final
In front of 80,663 fans, the final was settled in the 106th minute by substitute Ferran Torres. Argentina were reduced to ten men late in the second half when Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card, and goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made 11 saves to keep them in the game for as long as he could.
| Result | Spain 1–0 Argentina (after extra time) |
| Date | Sunday 19 July 2026 |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey |
| Attendance | 80,663 |
| Goal | Ferran Torres (106') |
2026 World Cup awards
- Golden Ball (best player): Rodri, Spain
- Golden Boot (top scorer): Kylian Mbappé, France — 10 goals
- Golden Glove (best goalkeeper): Unai Simón, Spain
- Best Young Player: Pau Cubarsí, Spain
Spain's dominance of the awards shows how complete their tournament was: their best player, best goalkeeper and best young player were all named the best in the competition.
Third place: England 6–4 France
The day before the final, England beat France 6–4 in a remarkable third-place play-off in Miami. It was the highest-scoring World Cup match since 1982 and England's best finish at a World Cup in 60 years — since they won the tournament in 1966.
The first 48-team World Cup
The 2026 tournament, hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, was the first with 48 teams. Its impact is still being felt this season: Rodri and Mbappé are among the favourites for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, while Cubarsí is in contention for the Kopa Trophy.
FAQ
Who won the 2026 World Cup? Spain, who beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final.
Who scored in the 2026 World Cup final? Ferran Torres, in the 106th minute.
Where was the 2026 World Cup final played? MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.
Who won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup? Kylian Mbappé, with 10 goals.
How many World Cups have Spain won? Two — in 2010 and 2026.
