How Spain Defeated Argentina, Messi in the FIFA World Cup Final The 2026 FIFA World Cup final was a low scoring affair, but what transpired on Sunday at MetLife Stadium was far from dull.
For two and a half hours, the world watched as Argentina and Spain engaged in a chess match of epic proportions. In the end, it was Spain's orchestra of defense that proved decisive.
The echoes of history reverberated throughout the stadium when Ferran Torres etched his name into World Cup lore with a 106th minute volley.