For the first time since 2010, Spain are World Cup champions.
Ferran Torres' goal in the 106th minute Sunday was the difference for the Spanish, who defeated Argentina 1-0 at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The goal had been coming for Spain, who held Argentina without a shot the entirety of regular time and finished the game with a 20-2 shot differential.
The final win means Spain are now reigning champions of the World Cup and the UEFA European Championship, which they won in 2024. Spain also won the 2008 Euro before winning the World Cup in 2010. Per ESPN Research, this marks the third time the reigning Euro champion also won the next World Cup (2008-10 Spain and 1972-74 West Germany).
Notable names from around the sports world and beyond chimed in to congratulate Spain on their victory, including two Spanish tennis greats: Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal.
VAMOOOOOOOS ESPAÑA!!!!!!!!!!! ⭐️⭐️
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) July 19, 2026
🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸!!!!!
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) July 19, 2026
VAMOOOOOOOS 🇪🇸🏆
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) July 19, 2026
¡CAMPEONES DEL MUNDO POR SEGUNDA VEZ! ⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/IbkSFwOqgy
Messi 🥲
— Caleb Williams (@CALEBcsw) July 19, 2026
CAMPEONES DEL MUNDO 🏆🌎 pic.twitter.com/StbR9SUtU7
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) July 19, 2026
Felicitaciones España!
— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) July 19, 2026
Merecidísimo campeón mundial.
Épico campeonato de Argentina! Gracias chicos por tanto! Son enormes. A celebrarlos como merecen!!
Football won
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) July 19, 2026
Footballs the winner#fifaworldcup #fifaworldcup
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) July 19, 2026
Lamine Yamal has now won a World Cup, Euros for Spain & 2 League Titles for Barcelona...
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) July 19, 2026
Pau Cubarsí has now won a World Cup & 2 League titles for Barcelona....
Both 19 years old - the future is bright for Spanish Football. Wow! Congratulations 👏🏽#fifaworldcup #fifaworldcup2026
Best team won congratulations Spain
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) July 19, 2026
🌍 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 19, 2026
Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, Pedri González, Pau Cubarsí, Eric Garcia, Pablo Gavi, Joan Garcia... WORLD CHAMPIONS!
📸 @fifaworldcup pic.twitter.com/QKBgiFyYiT
👏 CHAMPIONS! 👏
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) July 19, 2026
🇪🇸 1-0 🇦🇷
💪 @Cucurella3
🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026 pic.twitter.com/Hfece1nOxa
SPAIN, WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS ⭐️⭐️
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) July 19, 2026
Álex Baena.
Marcos Llorente.
Marc Pubill.
Alejandro Grimaldo.
You're Spanish football and Atlético de Madrid history 🏆🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/lnfxgDx1A0
Rodri is a #FIFAWorldCup champion! 🏆🩵 pic.twitter.com/lPr7vlH9D9
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 19, 2026
World champion! 🇪🇸🏆
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) July 19, 2026
Congratulations Fabián! 👏 pic.twitter.com/vZ4np0enUe
Victor and Spain are 2026 #FIFAWorldCup winners 🏆🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/ceB1EDvo35
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 19, 2026
