FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Spain Beat Argentina 1-0 to Lift
Published: July 20, 2026
Spain are the FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a dramatic final at New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, ending Argentina's title defense and giving Spain its second FIFA World Cup title.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final delivered unforgettable moments, including Lionel Messi's emotional farewell, Spain's historic triumph, world-class performances, and the announcement of the tournament's biggest individual awards.
In this article, you'll find the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Result, World Cup 2026 Award Winners, Golden Ball Winner, Golden Boot Winner, Golden Glove Winner, Best Young Player, Fair Play Award, Top Goal Scorer, Goal of the Tournament, Match Summary, Records, Prize Money, and Complete Winners List.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Result
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Spain vs Argentina | Spain won 1-0 (After Extra Time) |
| Winning Goal | Ferran Torres (106') |
| Venue | New York New Jersey Stadium, USA |
| Champions | Spain |
| Runner-Up | Argentina |
Spain dominated possession throughout the match before substitute Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time. Argentina fought hard, but Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance ended in heartbreak as Spain lifted football's biggest trophy.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Winners List
| Achievement | Winner |
|---|---|
| 🏆 FIFA World Cup Champion | Spain |
| 🥈 Runner-Up | Argentina |
| 🥉 Third Place | England |
| 4️⃣ Fourth Place | France |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Individual Award Winners
Spain dominated the tournament by winning most of the major FIFA awards.
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| 🏅 Golden Ball (Best Player) | Rodri (Spain) |
| ⚽ Golden Boot (Top Scorer) | Kylian Mbappé (France) – 10 Goals |
| 🧤 Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper) | Unai Simón (Spain) |
| 🌟 Best Young Player | Pau Cubarsí (Spain) |
| 🤝 FIFA Fair Play Award | Spain National Team |
| Additional Awards | Winner |
|---|---|
| 🥈 Silver Ball | Lionel Messi (Argentina) |
| 🥉 Bronze Ball | Lamine Yamal (Spain) |
| 🥈 Silver Boot | Ferran Torres (Spain) |
| 🥉 Bronze Boot | Lionel Messi (Argentina) |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Top Goal Scorers
| Rank | Player | Country | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kylian Mbappé | France | 10 |
| 2 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | 8 |
| 3 | Jude Bellingham | England | 7 |
| 4 | Erling Haaland | Norway | 7 |
| 5 | Harry Kane | England | 6 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Prize Money
The FIFA World Cup 2026 featured one of the biggest prize pools in football history. Spain earned the highest prize after winning the championship, while Argentina, England, and France also received significant rewards based on their final standings.
| Position | Team | Prize Money (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 Champions | Spain | $40 Million |
| 🥈 Runners-up | Argentina | $30 Million |
| 🥉 Third Place | England | $27 Million |
| 4️⃣ Fourth Place | France | $25 Million |
Golden Ball Winner – Rodri
Spain captain Rodri was named the Best Player of the Tournament after delivering outstanding performances throughout the World Cup. His midfield dominance played a key role in Spain's championship-winning campaign.
Golden Boot Winner – Kylian Mbappé
France captain Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot after finishing as the tournament's highest scorer with 10 goals, becoming the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice.
Golden Glove Winner – Unai Simón
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón received the Golden Glove Award for his exceptional performances and crucial saves throughout the tournament.
Best Young Player Award
Spain defender Pau Cubarsí won the Best Young Player Award, becoming one of the breakout stars of FIFA World Cup 2026.
Ferran Torres Becomes Spain's Hero
Substitute Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the final in the 106th minute, securing Spain's historic victory and ending Argentina's reign as world champions.
Lionel Messi's Emotional Farewell
The final marked what is widely expected to be Lionel Messi's last FIFA World Cup appearance. The Argentine legend left the pitch in tears after receiving the runners-up medal, bringing an emotional end to one of football's greatest World Cup careers.
