Spain vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Highlights: Spain Lift 2nd World Cup Title, Beat Argentina 1-0 At MetLife Stadium

Spain are the World Champions. Ferran Torres' goal proved to be the decisive goal as Argentina completely failed to dominate proceedings.

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is at the MetLife Stadium to support Spain.

Argentina will have a few minutes left as they fight for the equaliser.

Ferran Torres scores his second, but the goal is ruled out for offside.

Ferran Torres has provided Spain with a vital lead in the final. Pedro Porro's cross is kept alive by Nico Williams and Ferran Torres smashes into the net.

A riveting extra time comes to an end.

Nico Williams sends the ball into the Argentina net, but a foul has been called on Nicolas Otamendi, and the goal is ruled out.

Enzo Fernandez has been shown a red card after a late tackle on Pau Cubarsi.

4 minutes of extra time have been added.

Enzo Fernandez is shown a yellow card for showing his frustration to referee.

Pau Cubarsi launches a shot from distance, but Emiliano Martinez parries it away.

In: Mikel Merino and Nico Williams

Out: Dani Olmo and Álex Baena

Argentina are yet to register a shot on target in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

Argentina have become the first side on record (from 1966) not to have a shot in the opening 70 minutes of a World Cup final. The previous longest wait in a final was France against Argentina in 2022 (68th min). They have failed to get Messi into the game at all thus far, and he has just 22 touches so far.

Medina comes for Cristian Romero and Giuliano Simeone replaces Rodrigo De Paul

Lamine Yaal gets pas a couple of Argentine players and delivers a cross. Ferran Torres leaps high and heads it straight to Emiliano Martinez.

Pedri comes in for Fabian Ruiz and Ferran Torres replaces Mikel Oyarzabal.

Nahuel Molina has replaced Gonzalo Montiel.

Oyarzabal tries to find Fabian Ruiz in the box, but a cautious Argentine defence clears the danger. A few seconds later, Pau Cubarsi tries to find Marc Cucurella from the right flank, but Enzo Fernández clears the danger.

Leandro Paredes has received a yellow card.

Argentina have made one change at the break. Leandro Paredes has replaced Nico Gonzalez.

ESP vs ARG, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score & Updates: Action begins in the second half as Spain aim to break the deadlock against Argentina in the final match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

ESP vs ARG, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score & Updates: The second half is about to begin as Spanish and Argentine players take the field.

ESP vs ARG, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score & Updates: Shakira lights up the stage as she sings the official song of the World Cup 2026, Dai Dai.

ESP vs ARG, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score & Updates: The half-time show of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final match is in full swing at the New York Stadium.

ESP vs ARG, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score & Updates: Spain have maintained 65 percent of ball possession in the first half. La Rojas took three shots, out of which two were on target. Meanwhile, Argentina had 35 percent ball possession. The defending champions failed to take a single shot in the first 45 minutes of the match.

ESP vs ARG, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score & Updates: The first half came to an end as both teams failed to score in the final match. It was a tactical first half, as neither team took risks. HT. ESP 0-0 ARG

ESP vs ARG, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score & Updates: The fourth referee has given four minutes of added time after the end of 45 minutes of play.

ESP vs ARG, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score & Updates: In the 43rd minute of the match, Argentina were forced to make a change as Lisandro Martínez sustained an injury that forced him off the field. Nicolás Otamendi replaced Martínez on the field. 43' ESP 0-0 ARG

ESP vs ARG, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score & Updates: In the 39th minute of the match, Oyarzabal came close to scoring, but Emi Martinez saved the stunning shot. The Spanish attacker received the ball outside the box and took a stunning shot, but it couldn't go past the Argentine goalkeeper. 39' ESP 0-0 ARG

ESP vs ARG, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score & Updates: It's time for the hydration break at the New York Stadium in the final match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Till the 23rd minute of play, Spain have dominated Argentina as the defending champions struggled to keep possession. 23' ESP 0-0 ARG

ESP vs ARG, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score & Updates: As the match continued to progress, US President Donald Trump, along with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, got a close look at the prestigious FIFA World Cup trophy.

ESP vs ARG, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score & Updates: Till the 15th minute of the match, Lionel Messi managed to touch the ball only once, which came during the kick-off. 15' ESP 0-0 ARG

ESP vs ARG, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score & Updates: In the first 10 minutes of the match, Spain held 64 percent of ball possession. Meanwhile, Argentina could manage to hold only 35 percent of possession. 10' ESP 0-0 ARG

ESP vs ARG, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score & Updates: Lionel Messi made a stunning run in the fourth minute of the match. However, Unai Simon came outside the box and cleared the ball. 4' ESP 0-0 ARG

ESP vs ARG, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score & Updates: The wait is over! Action begins at the New York Stadium as Spain go up against Argentina in the summit clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

ESP vs ARG, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score & Updates: It's time for the national anthem in the grand finale of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both the Argentine and Spanish players have taken the field at the New York Stadium.

The presidential carrier, Marine One, flew over the MetLife Stadium and the US president Donald Trump is expected to arrive at the venue very shortly.

Unai Simón; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Fabián Ruiz; Alex Baena, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal; Oyarzabal.

If Spain lift the trophy at MetLife Stadium, they would be the first nation to hold both Men's and Women's FIFA World Cup title at the same time.

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed on Magenta TV that an agreement has been reached with Red Bull regarding his appointment as the next Germany coach.

Argentina and Spain have arrived at the MetLife Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

Post Malone is on the stage churning out his famous numbers ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

Argentina XI: E. Martinez; Montiel, Romero, Li. Martinez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister, Gonzalez; Messi, Alvarez.

For the first time, FIFA has introduced “Championship Ring”, which the winning team members will receive. The ring will feature the World Cup trophy and will also reflect the identity of the winning team.

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino insisted they will consider expanding the World Cup to a 64-team affair in 2030.

Hundreds of fans have gathered at the FIFA Fan Festival in Plaza Francisco Seeber ahead of the Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

Authorities in Kerala, Manipur, and Meghalaya have announced a Monday school holiday so that kids can watch the late-night FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain.

England defeated France 6-4 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 3rd place playoff at Miami Stadium.

E. Martinez; Montiel, Romero, L. Martinez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, Alvarez.

Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Ruiz; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal

As per the Associated Press, Recent thunderstorms across New Jersey are expected to clear the Canadian wildfire smoke that has blanketed the Northeast for days. While experts note that a light, lingering haze might remain on Sunday, it should be faint enough to avoid the severe air quality warnings seen earlier this week.

The Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 final will have a live telecast on Unite8 Sports channel. The live streaming will be available on the Zee5 app and website.

Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Tom Cruise and BTS will be among the performers who are scheduled to perform in the FIFA World Cup final.

The Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 final will kick off at 12:30 AM IST on Monday.

US President Donald Trump alongside Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian PM Mark Carney.

Whichever team lifts the title at MetLife Stadium will take home a whopping $51 million, while the runners-up will be richer by $34 million. FIFA will disburse a total of $871 million to all the 48 teams participating in the tournamnet this time.