The high-stakes final of the North American tournament—co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico—took place on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, forcing both powerhouses into extra time following a goalless 90 minutes.
Spain dominated possession throughout the match, despite a cautious and tactical opening half from both sides.
In the second half, La Roja significantly elevated their tempo, creating several dangerous scoring opportunities, particularly during an intense final 20 minutes of regulation time.
Match-Turning Red Card
The game reached its decisive turning point in stoppage time when Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández—who had played a crucial attacking role during the knockout stages—was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for a tackle on young defender Pau Cubarsí.
Ferran Torres Strikes in Extra Time
Capitalizing on their numerical advantage in extra time, Spain found the breakthrough in the 106th minute when Ferran Torres scored the winning goal to seal a historic victory for his national team.
This victory marks Spain’s second FIFA World Cup crown, following their iconic first title won in South Africa in 2010.
