Spain Beats Argentina to Win World Cup Final
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup final. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time.
The match was played at the New York New Jersey Stadium in the United States. Reports say Torres scored 39 seconds into extra time's second period.
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez was sent off late in the second half according to reports. This is Spain's second men's World Cup title.
Spain waited 16 years after their first title to win again. Spain now holds both the men's and women's World Cup titles.
Reports say Spain won every match in the tournament. The match is also being reported as Lionel Messi's likely last World Cup game.
Klear Note — The World Cup is soccer's biggest tournament. It happens every four years with teams from around the world competing.
Key Terms 2
- Extra time Extra playing time added when a match ends in a tie.
- Stoppage time Extra minutes added at the end of each half for delays.