FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Spain Becomes World Champion After Defeating Argentina

(Digital Itla) Following a thrilling encounter at the New Jersey Stadium, Spain defeated Argentina by one goal to win the FIFA World Cup after 16 years.

No Goals Scored in Regulation Time

The intense match between defending champions Argentina and former world champions Spain saw neither side manage to score by the end of both the first and second halves. No goals were scored during the standard 90 minutes, and the game remained undecided during the four minutes of stoppage time. To break the deadlock, 30 minutes of extra time were given. Spain's Ferran Torres scored the first and only goal of the match during the second half of extra time.

This marks the sixth consecutive World Cup final to go into extra time. The Spanish team put on a spectacular performance against Argentina, taking 15 shots at the opponent's goal post, though the goalkeeper managed to save 9 certain goals. The match officially commenced following the FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony. Argentina competed to become champions for the fourth time, while Spain aimed for their second title. US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Infantino were present in the stadium.

For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, the winning team will be awarded special championship rings—a famous sports tradition in the United States. The tournament champions will receive the trophy, gold medals, and 14 billion Pakistani Rupees (PKR), while the runners-up will receive over 9 billion PKR and silver medals.

Arrival of Famous Personalities from Around the World

Renowned figures from across the globe arrived at the New Jersey Stadium to watch the final, including Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic, Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho, and former Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba. Football fans in various cities worldwide gathered at public spots to watch the match on giant screens.

First-Ever Halftime Musical Show

For the first time in World Cup history, a massive musical show was held during halftime, featuring a live performance by the famous South Korean band BTS. World-renowned Canadian singer Justin Bieber also performed, alongside Colombian singer Shakira—who sang the World Cup title song—and Burna Boy.

Brazil's World Record in the FIFA World Cup

It is worth noting that Brazil holds the world record for winning the most FIFA World Cup trophies, clinching it 5 times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002). Following Brazil in the rankings of the most successful teams in football history are Germany and Italy, who have won the title 4 times each. Meanwhile, Uruguay and France have won it twice, while England won in 1966 and Spain previously won in 2010.