The author of the decisive goal was Ferran Torres, who scored in the 106th minute. For the forward, this goal was the only one in the World Cup 2026. The regular time ended with a score of 0:0. During this time, the Argentinians did not make a single shot on target or towards the opponent's goal, which is a record low for World Cup tournaments. It is worth noting that besides the winning goal, the Spaniards also scored two more goals. However, in the second half of regular time, the referee disallowed a goal because Spanish player Merino stepped on an Argentine player's foot in the penalty area. In the second half of extra time, Ferran Torres's goal was disallowed for offside. The Spaniards became World Cup winners for the second time in history. Previously, the national team had won the championship at the 2010 World Cup, defeating the Netherlands 1:0 in the final. Spain reached the final after defeating France 2:0. Argentina beat England 2:1 in the semifinals. The match took place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.