Muftawu Nabila's report from New York as Ferran Torres extra time strike wins Spain World Cup title
Ferran Torres scored the winning goal 37 seconds into the second period of extra time, securing a 1-0 victory for Spain over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. This win returned the World Cup to Madrid via New Jersey, 16 years after Andrés Iniesta's strike crowned Spain world champions in Johannesburg. The match was attended by 80,663 voices.
The triumph ended Lionel Messi's dream of retaining the trophy and potentially signaled the passing of football's greatest torch to Spain's teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente had spoken of destiny, recalling a photograph of Lionel Messi bathing an infant Lamine Yamal nearly two decades ago. Nine years earlier, De la Fuente had taught Lionel Scaloni during UEFA's coaching programme. Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger entertained before kick-off.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New York saw Spain and Argentina clash in a highly anticipated match. The game carried immense historical weight
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