World Cup 2026: The Complete Archive
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026, to win their second World Cup title. Here's the full story of the tournament: the final, the Golden Boot, the records, and every result.
Spain 1-0 Argentina (AET) — Final, MetLife Stadium
Final
Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the 106th minute, finishing a Nico Williams header back across goal, as Spain beat 10-man Argentina to win the World Cup 2026. It denied Lionel Messi a second World Cup title in what he had said would be his last tournament. Read the full final recap.
Tournament Retrospective
The Final: Spain 1-0 Argentina
Ferran Torres's extra-time winner, Enzo Fernández's red card, and Messi's last World Cup.
Mbappé Wins the Golden Boot
10 goals, sealed before the final was even played. Full final scorer standings.
Yamal: Youngest Champion Ever
At 19, Lamine Yamal becomes the youngest player to win a World Cup.
The Biggest Upsets
Paraguay stun Germany, Morocco end two co-hosts' runs, and Norway's Haaland double sinks Brazil.
Best Goals & Moments
Haaland's double, Bellingham's brace, Ronaldo's first World Cup knockout goal, and Torres's winner.
Final Golden Boot Standings
The complete top-scorers leaderboard, from Mbappé down to the chasing pack.
Final Group Standings
Every group table, from Group A to Group L, plus the road through the knockouts.
Every Knockout Result
Round of 32 through the final — every knockout match, score, and recap.
World Cup 2026 FAQ
Who won the World Cup 2026?
Spain won the World Cup 2026, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026. It's Spain's second World Cup title after 2010.
Who won the Golden Boot at the World Cup 2026?
Kylian Mbappé (France) won the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot with 10 goals, two clear of Lionel Messi's 8.
Where was the World Cup 2026 held?
World Cup 2026 was co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, running from June 11 to July 19, 2026 across 104 matches — the first 48-team edition of the tournament.