Argentina vs Spain: World Cup 2026 Final
Argentina vs Spain finished Argentina 0-1 Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
How they got here
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium on July 19 to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 -- their second title after 2010. Ferran Torres struck the winner in the 106th minute, finishing from close range after Nico Williams headed a cross back across goal, with Argentina down to 10 men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off for two yellow cards late in regulation. Lamine Yamal, 19, was a constant threat throughout as Spain completed the tournament unbeaten. It denies Lionel Messi a second World Cup in what he had said would be his last, closing out the tournament after England beat France 6-4 in the July 18 third-place play-off.
What's at stake
This is a single-elimination Final tie: the winner advances in the World Cup 2026 knockout bracket and the loser is out.
Argentina vs Spain FAQ
What was the score in Argentina vs Spain?
Argentina vs Spain finished Argentina 0-1 Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.
How did Argentina and Spain reach this stage?
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium on July 19 to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 -- their second title after 2010. Ferran Torres struck the winner in the 106th minute, finishing from close range after Nico Williams headed a cross back across goal, with Argentina down to 10 men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off for two yellow cards late in regulation. Lamine Yamal, 19, was a constant threat throughout as Spain completed the tournament unbeaten. It denies Lionel Messi a second World Cup in what he had said would be his last, closing out the tournament after England beat France 6-4 in the July 18 third-place play-off.
What is at stake in Argentina vs Spain?
Argentina vs Spain is a single-elimination FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match: the winner advances in the knockout bracket and the loser is eliminated.