Ferran Torres, the man whose goal gave Spain its second star
In the 106th minute of the final, with the score goalless and extra time ticking on, Ferran Torres popped up to bundle in Nico Williams' cross. One goal was enough for Spain to become world champions for the second time.
Finals are decided by details, and the detail of the 2026 final was named Ferran Torres. Spain and Argentina reached extra time level after ninety minutes of high tension, with Unai Simón and Dibu Martínez keeping it 0-0. Until, in the 106th minute, the Valencia forward's moment arrived.
The goal was born down the left: Nico Williams drove forward, looked up and floated a measured cross into the box. There was Ferran, alert like a poacher, to turn the ball into the 1-0 that was worth a World Cup. It was the only goal of a tight final and the one that lit up La Roja's second star.
The goal confirmed Ferran's role in the tournament: a box striker, the kind who shows up when needed most. In a Spanish attack full of talent and big names, it was his that was etched onto the scoreline of the most important match.
Spain thus claimed their second world title, sixteen years after South Africa 2010, and did so with a 1-0 as sober as those that define champions. See the match page and the tournament's scorers on our site.