Published July 10, 2026 · Updated July 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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World Cup 2026 Final Result: Spain Beat Argentina 1-0 to Win It All
Champions: Spain — beat Argentina 1-0 (a.e.t.) in the July 19 final at MetLife StadiumFerran Torres scored the winner in the 106th minute (ABC News; NBC News)Spain's second title (after 2010); first nation to hold men's & women's World Cups at onceThird place: England 6-4 France (July 18, Miami) — most goals in a WC game since 1982Kylian Mbappé's brace made him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history
TL;DR
Spain are the 2026 World Cup champions. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the 106th minute (ABC News; NBC News).
It is Spain's second world title, after 2010 — and it makes Spain the first nation ever to hold the men's and women's World Cups at the same time.
Argentina, the defending champions, fell just short of becoming the first back-to-back winner since Brazil in 1962.
Third place: England beat France 6-4 in a 10-goal Miami thriller on July 18 — the most goals in a World Cup match since 1982. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick; Kylian Mbappé's brace made him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history (Al Jazeera; ESPN).
The tournament is over. This page now stands as the final record of the 2026 knockout rounds.
📌The Full Picture
This page tracked the business end of the 2026 World Cup — every knockout result through the final. The tournament is now complete; the "Updated" date at the top marks the final revision. All times are US Eastern.
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Champions: Spain (July 19, 2026). Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The match was scoreless through 90 minutes and went to extra time, where Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to settle it (ABC News). It is Spain's second World Cup, sixteen years after their first in 2010 — and, with Spain's women having won the 2023 tournament, it makes Spain the first country ever to hold both the men's and women's World Cups simultaneously.
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So close for Argentina: the defending champions were bidding to become the first nation to win consecutive World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962. They could not break Spain down, and Torres' extra-time goal ended the dream. Lionel Messi's tournament — and, in all likelihood, his World Cup career — closes with a runners-up medal.
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Third-place match (July 18, Miami): England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic bronze-medal game at Hard Rock Stadium. England led 4-0 at halftime through Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and two from Bukayo Saka, before France stormed back with four second-half goals, including a Kylian Mbappé brace that made him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history (Al Jazeera; ESPN). Saka completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot late on, and Jude Bellingham sealed the win. It was the highest-scoring World Cup match since 1982.
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How the finalists got there:
- Semifinal 1 (July 14, Dallas): Spain beat France 2-0 — Mikel Oyarzabal converted a 22nd-minute penalty won by Lamine Yamal, and Pedro Porro added a second in the 58th (NBC News).
- Semifinal 2 (July 15, Atlanta): Argentina beat England 2-1 — Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th, then Lionel Messi assisted Enzo Fernández (85th) and Lautaro Martínez (90+2) for a late comeback (FIFA).
- Quarterfinals: Spain edged Belgium 2-1 on July 10 (Mikel Merino, 88th); Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time on July 11.
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Final standings at the top: 1) Spain, 2) Argentina, 3) England, 4) France. That closes the 2026 World Cup.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2026 World Cup?
Spain. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, with Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute (ABC News).
What was the 2026 World Cup final score?
Spain 1-0 Argentina, after extra time. Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the 106th minute.
Is this Spain's first World Cup?
No — it is their second. Spain also won in 2010. The 2026 title also makes Spain the first nation to hold the men's and women's World Cups at the same time.
Did Argentina win back-to-back World Cups?
No. Argentina, the defending champions, lost the 2026 final 1-0 to Spain and fell short of becoming the first back-to-back winner since Brazil in 1962.
Who finished third at the 2026 World Cup?
England, who beat France 6-4 in the third-place match in Miami on July 18, 2026 — the most goals in a World Cup game since 1982.
Who was the top scorer of the 2026 World Cup?
France's Kylian Mbappé, whose brace in the third-place game made him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history (ESPN).
“It's over: Spain are world champions. Ferran Torres' extra-time goal beat Argentina 1-0 — and made Spain the first country ever to hold the men's and women's World Cups at the same time.”