- Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 World Cup.
- Ferran Torres' goal in the 106th minute proved to be the decider.
- Lionel Messi was visibly emotional after the loss, with videos showing him in tears.
- Argentina finished the match with no shots on goal, marking a historic low.
- Messi has yet to confirm whether the 2026 World Cup will be his last, but he'll be 43 years old by the time the next tournament comes around.
- Spain controlled 65 percent of the possession and fired off 12 shots on goal during the match.
- Emiliano Martínez made a record-setting 11 saves, keeping Argentina in the game.
Spain's victory over Argentina in the World Cup Final marked a historic moment, as they secured their second title with a 1-0 win in extra time.1268
Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the 106th minute, breaking through Argentina's defense, which had not registered a single shot on goal during the match.3
Spain dominated possession with 65 percent and fired off 12 shots on goal, while Argentina struggled to find their rhythm.
This match was particularly poignant for Lionel Messi, who played what is likely his final World Cup game. The emotional scenes captured Messi's tears as he faced the end of his illustrious World Cup career, having previously led Argentina to victory in 2022.457
Messi's legacy remains intact, as he has won two Golden Ball awards and holds the record for the most World Cup appearances. However, the loss left him and his teammates in despair, with frustration boiling over as two players were sent off after the final whistle.
Spain's triumph also made them the first team to hold the World Cup in both men's and women's football, a testament to their growing dominance in the sport.
As Rodri stated, “It’s like we’re in a cloud... I just want the new generations to see my example as an opportunity.”
The match concluded with Messi's heartbroken expression, symbolizing the end of an era for one of soccer's greatest players.
“Argentina became the first team to have no shots on goal in a World Cup final during normal time. Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the 106th minute, Rodri won the Golden Ball, and Messi broke down in tears as fans cheered him.”
The Guardian
