Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final: Ferran Torres' goal helps ESP become World Champion - Action in Images

Ferran Torres struck the decisive extra-time goal as Spain edged defending champions Argentina 1-0 to lift the FIFA World Cup.

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Spain lifted their second FIFA World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, adding to their maiden triumph in 2010. (REUTERS)

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Ferran Torres fired home the decisive goal in the 106th minute, capping a dominant Spanish display against an Argentina side that failed to register a single shot on target across 120 minutes. (REUTERS)

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Emiliano Martinez saved almost everything but he failed to deny Ferran Torres' goal which was the decider. (REUTERS)

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Enzo Fernandes got double yellow cards in the clash resulting into a red as he left Argentina 10 men in the extra time. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Lionel Messi left the World Cup in tears after he saw the Argentine fans singing for him despite losing the final. (AP Photo)

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Rodri was picked as the Golden Ball winner for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. (REUTERS)

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 Rodri celebrates on the podium after winning the Golden Ball with Golden Glove winner Unai Simon and FIFA Young Player winner Pau Cubarsi following winning the World Cup. (REUTERS)

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Lamine Yamal didn't get his name on the scoresheet but he did trouble the Argentina defenders throughout the match. (REUTERS)

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The Argentine players were dejected after losing the World Cup final to Spain. (REUTERS)