Ferran Torres gives Spain the 2026 World Cup title with 1-0 overtime win vs Messi’s Argentina

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, and you lived every moment of this unforgettable match here, on Bolavip.

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The fourth official signals five minutes of added time at the end of extra time. Argentina continue pushing for a dramatic equalizer, while Spain are just moments away from being crowned 2026 World Cup champions.

Full-time at New York New Jersey Stadium. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy. Ferran Torres scores the winning goal, while Spain complete a remarkable tournament to become world champions once again.

Argentina throw everyone forward and create two dangerous chances in quick succession. First, Lionel Messi finds Giuliano Simeone, whose cutback is cleared at the last moment by Spain. From the resulting corner, the ball falls loose inside the box, but Spain manage another desperate clearance to protect their lead.

Spain think they have doubled their lead as Ferran Torres finds the back of the net once again. However, the assistant referee raises the flag for offside, and the goal is ruled out, keeping the score at 1-0.

Alexis Mac Allister receives a yellow card after bringing down Marc Cucurella as Spain look to protect their lead. Argentina continue pushing for an equalizer, but the midfielder goes into the referee's book for the late challenge.

Spain take the lead in extra time with a brilliant team move. Martin Zubimendi delivers a cross to the far post, where Nico Williams heads the ball back across goal. Ferran Torres arrives unmarked and finishes first time to put Spain ahead in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

The second half of extra time has started at New York New Jersey Stadium. Spain and Argentina remain tied as the final minutes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final begin, with both teams still fighting for the decisive goal.

The first half of extra time is over at New York New Jersey Stadium. Spain and Argentina remain level as both teams continue searching for the decisive goal in the 2026 World Cup final.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni is shown a yellow card after protesting a decision from the referee. Scaloni claimed there was a foul on Giuliano Simeone that was not called and that Marc Cucurella should have received a yellow card. 3 minutes added.

Argentina make a change during extra time as Lionel Scaloni looks to adjust his team for the final moments. Julian Alvarez leaves the pitch, with Marcos Senesi coming on as Argentina continue fighting with 10 players.

Spain make two changes as Luis de la Fuente looks to manage the final stages of extra time. Rodri and Aymeric Laporte leave the pitch, with Martin Zubimendi and Eric Garcia coming on as Spain continue searching for the winning goal.

Spain have a goal ruled out after another brilliant save from Emiliano Martinez. Dibu denies Mikel Merino, but Nico Williams picks up the rebound and finds the back of the net. However, the goal is disallowed after Merino is judged to have committed a foul on Leandro Paredes during the play.

Emiliano Martinez is once again the hero for Argentina. Pedri delivers a brilliant high cross from the center towards the left side, where Nico Williams rises for a powerful header, but Dibu produces a monumental save to keep the score level.

Extra time has started at New York New Jersey Stadium, with Spain and Argentina still searching for the decisive goal. The 2026 FIFA World Cup final enters its final stage as both teams fight for the title.

This marks the ninth time in World Cup history that a final has gone beyond regulation time.

The referee blows the final whistle after 90 minutes, and Spain and Argentina remain level at 0-0. The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be decided in extra time, with both teams still searching for the decisive goal.

Spain earn a dangerous free kick after a foul by Leandro Paredes, but the opportunity goes to waste. Lamine Yamal takes the set piece, but his effort lacks power and Emiliano Martinez makes another comfortable save to keep Argentina alive.

Argentina finally find space to attack after a free kick won by Lionel Messi. Nahuel Molina sends in a cross from the right side, but Unai Simon comfortably collects the ball and Spain avoid any danger.

Enzo Fernandez receives a second yellow card after a hard challenge on Pau Cubarsi, resulting in his dismissal. Argentina are reduced to 10 players with only a few minutes remaining and extra time becoming a possibility in the World Cup final.

The referee adds four minutes of stoppage time at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Spain continue dominating this final stretch of the match, with the momentum remaining unchanged. Argentina are waiting for their opportunity to strike, but Spain are not giving away possession and continue controlling the tempo with only a few minutes left on the clock.

Enzo Fernandez is shown a yellow card after reacting to a refereeing decision. The Argentina midfielder makes a gesture in frustration after the call and is punished by the referee.

Emiliano Martinez makes another crucial save to keep Argentina in the game. Aymeric Laporte connects with a powerful header, but Dibu reacts quickly and stops the effort to keep the score level in the final.

Emiliano Martinez is becoming the standout player of the final. Pedri finds himself in front of goal and sends a weak effort after Julian Alvarez's pressure, but Dibu makes a confident save. Moments later, Mikel Merino unleashes a powerful strike from outside the box, and Martinez denies him again to keep Argentina alive.

Spain make two changes as Luis de la Fuente looks to refresh his team for the final stages. Dani Olmo and Alex Baena leave the pitch, with Mikel Merino and Nico Williams coming on as Spain continue searching for the opening goal.

Play resumes and Argentina make two substitutions. Cristian Romero leaves the pitch due to an apparent injury, while Rodrigo De Paul is replaced due to a technical decision. Facundo Medina and Giuliano Simeone come on as Lionel Scaloni looks to adjust his team for the final stages.

Spain come close twice from corner kicks, but neither opportunity ends in a clear chance on goal. La Roja continue pushing forward and maintaining pressure, while Argentina look to respond and find spaces to create their own attacks.

The referee stops the match for the second cooling break of the game. Spain and Argentina take a moment to regroup as both teams continue searching for the opening goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Spain make two changes as Luis de la Fuente looks to refresh his team. Mikel Oyarzabal and Fabian Ruiz leave the pitch, with Ferran Torres and Pedri coming on as La Roja continue searching for the opening goal.

Spain have a dangerous free kick opportunity, but Lamine Yamal's effort hits the wall and the chance goes away. Argentina manage to clear the danger in the second phase of the play without any further threat.

Argentina make another change in the second half, with Gonzalo Montiel leaving the pitch and Nahuel Molina coming on as his replacement. Lionel Scaloni continues adjusting his team as Argentina look to maintain balance in the final.

Spain create another dangerous attacking sequence after a great pass from Marc Cucurella to Rodri, who advanced alongside Dani Olmo and Mikel Oyarzabal. However, Leandro Paredes arrives at the perfect moment to cut out the play before Spain could get a shot away. Both teams continue to show strong intensity and commitment in the final.

Leandro Paredes is shown the yellow card after a foul on Rodri, but the situation quickly escalates as players from both sides get involved in a confrontation. Paredes adds more intensity to the clash, pushing Dani Olmo to the ground and receiving the booking.

Argentina make a substitution to start the second half, with Nicolas Gonzalez leaving the pitch and Leandro Paredes coming on. Lionel Scaloni adjusts Argentina's look to find more control in midfield.

The second half has started at New York New Jersey Stadium. Spain and Argentina return to the pitch looking for the opening goal, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup title still on the line.

The halftime show at New York New Jersey Stadium comes to an end after a historic performance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Spain and Argentina are now preparing to return to the pitch for the second half.

The halftime show officially begins at New York New Jersey Stadium, with Madonna taking the stage alongside Ronaldinho and Ronaldo Nazario as the concert gets underway. This marks the first halftime show in World Cup history, featuring the longest performance ever held during the tournament with several special guests.

The referee blows the whistle to end the first half at New York New Jersey Stadium. Spain and Argentina remain tied after 45 minutes, with both teams showing intensity in a physical and tactical battle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup title.

The referee adds four minutes of stoppage time before the end of the first half. Spain and Argentina remain level as both teams continue searching for the opening goal.

Argentina are forced into a change after Lisandro Martinez leaves the match due to an apparent injury. Nicolas Otamendi comes on to replace him as Lionel Scaloni adjusts his defensive line.

Marc Cucurella tries his luck from outside the box with a powerful strike that goes narrowly wide of the goal. Spain continue to push forward as they search for the opening goal.

The first booking of the game goes to Lisandro Martinez after the Argentina defender stops a Spain counterattack. He commits a foul on Mikel Oyarzabal as Spain looked to move forward quickly.

Dibu Martinez continues to be a wall for Argentina, this time stopping Mikel Oyarzabal after another dangerous Spain attack. The chance was created by a great intervention and assist from Dani Olmo, but Oyarzabal's shot is saved by the Argentine goalkeeper.

The match continues at a similar pace, with neither side creating major emotions so far. Argentina are staying patient, knowing there is no need to rush, while Spain continue to move forward and look to attack through Cucurella and Pedro Porro on the wings before finding spaces through the middle. La Roja is also trying to create danger with several crosses into the box.

The clearest chances of the match came during the opening 10 minutes, but Spain have continued to dominate the game as expected throughout the World Cup. Argentina are staying competitive, showing their ability to withstand pressure and waiting for the right moment to create danger in attack.

The match is back underway after the cooling break. Spain and Argentina return to the pitch as the intensity continues to grow, with both teams looking to find the opening goal in the 2026 World Cup final.

The physicality continues to increase between both sides, with stronger challenges and more noticeable clashes throughout the match. The referee now calls for the cooling break, giving Spain and Argentina a moment to regroup in this intense World Cup final.

Dibu Martinez is starting to become a key figure for Argentina after making another important save. The goalkeeper comes out to intercept a dangerous cross from Lamine Yamal that was searching for Mikel Oyarzabal, securing the ball cleanly without giving away a rebound.

The match is starting to heat up, with stronger challenges and more physical duels from both sides. The latest incident came from Alexis Mac Allister's foul on Dani Olmo, which caused reactions from the players as the intensity continues to grow in the 2026 World Cup final.

Spain continue to dominate possession with long spells on the ball, while Argentina are struggling to regain control, something that was expected before the match. Lionel Scaloni's side is waiting for a defensive mistake or a turnover to quickly transition into attack.

Spain have unexpectedly started to impose their style of play, creating problems for Argentina during the build-up from the back. La Roja are looking to take advantage of mistakes in Argentina's defensive transitions, although any counterattack from Argentina could be dangerous, especially with the risks taken by Unai Simon in possession.

A great combination between Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal creates the first clear opportunity of the match. Yamal receives the ball in a dangerous position and fires a shot, but Dibu Martinez makes a solid save to deny Spain.

Both Spain and Argentina are showing a similar tactical approach to what they have displayed throughout the tournament, with no major changes so far. Argentina are pressing high and playing with intensity to prevent Spain from building their usual possession-based style, while the focus will be on how they handle Rodri, the key figure in Spain's midfield, and Lionel Messi.

The referee blows the whistle and the 2026 FIFA World Cup final is underway. Spain and Argentina begin their battle at New York New Jersey Stadium with the biggest prize in international soccer on the line.

After an emotional and epic introduction by Tom Cruise, Spain and Argentina make their way onto the pitch for the national anthems. The atmosphere at New York New Jersey Stadium is electric as the 2026 FIFA World Cup final is moments away from kickoff.

The closing ceremony continues with Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini and Nicole Scherzinger performing "Desire," FIFA's official anthem—the trio headline one of the final performances before kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

The second part of the closing ceremony is now underway at New York New Jersey Stadium. The festivities resume with the national anthem of the United States as the countdown to kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final continues. FIFA selected EGOT-winning singer Jennifer Hudson to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of kickoff.

Slavko Vincic of Slovenia has been appointed as the referee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. An experienced officiating crew will join him for the match between Spain and Argentina.

• Referee: Slavko Vincic (Slovenia)
• Assistant Referee 1: Tomaz Klancnik (Slovenia)
• Assistant Referee 2: Andraz Kovacic (Slovenia)
• Fourth Official: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)
• Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Bastian Dankert (Germany)

Gavi is not in Spain's starting lineup against Argentina after a technical decision by head coach Luis de la Fuente. The midfielder has gradually lost his place in the starting eleven and will begin the 2026 World Cup final on the bench.

Nico Williams, meanwhile, is available for selection but will also start on the bench. The Athletic Club winger recently recovered from an injury and is fully available again, although Luis de la Fuente has decided not to include him in the starting lineup.

Lionel Scaloni has made one notable change for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with Leandro Paredes starting on the bench. Argentina will line up as follows:

Emiliano Martinez; Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; Alexis Mac Allister, Rodrigo De Paul, Nicolas Gonzalez, Enzo Fernandez; Lionel Messi (C), Julian Alvarez.

Luis De la Fuente sticks with a lineup very similar to the one that defeated France in the semifinals, with the biggest talking point once again being Pedri starting on the bench. Spain will line up as follows:

Unai Simon; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri (C), Fabian Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Alex Baena; Mikel Oyarzabal.

Spain vs Argentina will get underway at 3:00 PM (PT: 12:00 PM)

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Spain face Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium this Saturday, with the biggest prize in international soccer on the line.

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