Spain are the new FIFA World Cup champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday’s final at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time to secure Spain’s second World Cup title and their first since 2010.
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez kept his side in the contest with a series of outstanding saves as Spain dominated possession and created the better chances throughout normal time.
The turning point came late in the second half when Enzo Fernández was sent off after receiving a second yellow card, reducing Argentina to 10 men.
Spain eventually made their advantage count in extra time as Nico Williams created the opening for Torres to score the only goal of the match.
Luis de la Fuente’s side completed an outstanding tournament, conceding just one goal en route to lifting the trophy.
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, fell short in their bid to retain the title despite another impressive World Cup campaign.
Spain’s victory marks their second FIFA World Cup triumph, ending a 16-year wait to return to the summit of world football.
