Spain were crowned world champions for a second time after defeating Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey. The match was decided in extra time, when Ferran Torres found the winner to seal the title for La Roja against the 2022 champions.
The post-match focus centered on Spain’s strong overall display, with player ratings reflecting a performance built on control and pressure. Spain also saw Nico Williams have a goal ruled out, underlining how close they came to settling the contest earlier.
For Argentina, the final was a difficult end to the tournament. The ratings pointed to a quiet and frustrating outing for Lionel Messi, who was unable to make his usual impact as Spain limited Argentina’s threat in the biggest match of the competition.
Rodri was also a major talking point after being named Player of the Tournament. His award added to Spain’s celebration and highlighted the consistency that helped drive their run to the 2026 World Cup crown.
