The Spanish national football team, led by Luis de la Fuente, has won its second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the 2026 World Cup final. Ferran Torres' goal in the 115th minute decided the match and allowed La Roja to add a new star to its badge. This victory comes sixteen years after Spain's first World Cup title in South Africa 2010, when Andrés Iniesta scored the decisive goal in the final against the Netherlands.
How did Spain achieve this historic victory?
Spain reached the 2026 World Cup final with an impressive streak of five consecutive wins, including victories over France and Brazil in the knockout stages. In the final, the team showed great defensive solidity and took advantage of one of its few opportunities in extra time to score the goal that gave them the title. Ferran Torres, the scorer of the decisive goal, became the hero of the night and the new idol of Spanish fans.
What does this title mean for the historical record?
With this second title, Spain joins a select group of teams that have won two World Cups, alongside France and Uruguay. Brazil remains at the top of the record with five titles, followed by Germany and Italy with four, and Argentina with three. This victory consolidates Spain as one of the great powers of world football and strengthens its legacy in the history of the sport.
What's next for Spain?
After this historic victory, Spain is preparing for its next match against England on September 26, 2026. The team, which arrives with a streak of five consecutive wins, will seek to maintain its impeccable form and continue adding successes on the road to Euro 2028.
