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Spain's 1-0 win in extra time cost Argentina the trophy, but thousands still poured into the Obelisco to thank a side that reached back-to-back finals and, most believe, to say goodbye to Messi at a World Cup.
Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium. Luis de la Fuente's side add the World Cup to their European crown, with Lamine Yamal a champion at 19.
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win a second World Cup, and the data was brutal: 65% possession, 762 passes to 358, and 12 shots on target to none. Ferran Torres decided it in the 106th minute.
The Spain vs Argentina stats behind Sunday's World Cup final: Spain have conceded one goal all tournament, Argentina have won three knockout ties in extra time, and Messi arrives on eight goals. Here is the form guide.
The Spain vs Argentina head to head is dead level after 14 meetings, six wins each and two draws, yet only one was ever competitive. Here is the full record and history before Sunday's World Cup final.
Spain vs Argentina predicted lineups for the World Cup 2026 final at MetLife: the likely starting XIs, both formations and the latest on Yamal, Porro and Messi before the team sheets drop.
Our Spain vs Argentina prediction for the 2026 World Cup final: Spain are the bookmakers' favourites and Argentina the holders chasing back-to-back. We weigh the odds, the form and the case for both before MetLife.
Spain vs Argentina how to watch guide for the World Cup 2026 final: kick-off is 3pm ET, 8pm BST on Sunday 19 July at MetLife, free on FOX, Telemundo, BBC and ITV.
Spain and Argentina meet at MetLife on Sunday, and the sharpest duel may be between the two goalkeepers: the record-breaking wall against the loudest showman in the shootout business.
Before either man reached a World Cup final, Scaloni sat in de la Fuente's coaching course in Las Rozas. On Sunday at MetLife, instructor and student meet with the game's biggest prize between them.
Sunday's final at MetLife is the first ever between Spain and Argentina: the tournament's tightest defence against Messi's Argentina, and a 19-year link between the 39-year-old and Lamine Yamal.
