Short answer: Spain won the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final 1-0 after extra time against Argentina on Sunday, 19 July 2026. Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute at New York/New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kick-off was 3:00 PM ET and FIFA recorded an attendance of 80,663.
The 23rd World Cup was the biggest in history, with 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico between 11 June and 19 July 2026. Spain, who also won the trophy in 2010, beat the defending champions Argentina in the last match of the tournament. This page covers the result, the date, time and venue, and how both finalists got there. For the full tournament, see our World Cup 2026 guide.
Who won the World Cup 2026 Final and how?
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time. The match was goalless after 90 minutes, and Ferran Torres scored for Spain in the 106th minute, in the second half of extra time. No penalty shoot-out was needed. The referee was Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia.
| Detail | Fact |
|---|---|
| Result | Spain 1-0 Argentina after extra time |
| Goal | Ferran Torres (Spain), 106th minute |
| Date | Sunday, 19 July 2026 |
| Kick-off | 3:00 PM ET (19:00 UTC) |
| Stadium | New York/New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey |
| Official attendance | 80,663 |
| Referee | Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia) |
When was the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final played, and at what time?
The Final was played on Sunday, 19 July 2026. Kick-off was at 3:00 PM ET (19:00 UTC), which was 8:00 PM BST, 9:00 PM CEST and 4:00 PM in Brasilia.
Where was the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final played?
The Final was played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. During the tournament FIFA used the neutral name New York/New Jersey Stadium, in line with its policy on corporate-sponsored names. The official attendance was 80,663.
Was it the first World Cup Final in the United States?
No. The 1994 tournament held its final at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The 2026 Final was the first World Cup Final in the United States since 1994.
MetLife Stadium — New York/New Jersey Stadium
MetLife Stadium is located at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, 10 miles (16 km) west of New York City. It has been the home of the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets since it opened in 2009 and has a standard capacity of 82,500.
The stadium also hosted nine matches during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, including the final. It had previously hosted Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014 and the Copa América Centenario final in 2016.
At the World Cup, New York/New Jersey Stadium staged eight matches: five group games, a Round of 32 tie, a Round of 16 tie and the Final. Its official attendances were between 80,545 and 80,663. For more on all 16 venues, see our guide to the World Cup 2026 stadiums and host cities.
How did Spain and Argentina reach the World Cup 2026 Final?
| Stage | Spain | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Group stage | Group H winners: 0-0 Cabo Verde, 4-0 Saudi Arabia, 1-0 Uruguay (7 points, 5 goals for, 0 against) | Group J winners: 3-0 Algeria, 2-0 Austria, 3-1 Jordan (9 points, 8 goals for, 1 against) |
| Round of 32 | 3-0 Austria (Los Angeles, 2 July) | 3-2 Cabo Verde after extra time (Miami, 3 July) |
| Round of 16 | 1-0 Portugal (Dallas, 6 July) | 3-2 Egypt (Atlanta, 7 July) |
| Quarter-final | 2-1 Belgium (Los Angeles, 10 July) | 3-1 Switzerland after extra time (Kansas City, 11 July) |
| Semi-final | 2-0 France (Dallas, 14 July) | 2-1 England (Atlanta, 15 July) |
| Final | 1-0 Argentina after extra time (New York/New Jersey Stadium, 19 July) | 0-1 Spain after extra time |
Spain scored 14 goals and conceded one in eight matches, the only goal against coming in the quarter-final against Belgium. Argentina scored 19 goals in eight matches, and two of their knockout wins went to extra time. Full group tables and dates are on our World Cup 2026 results, fixtures and dates page, and the teams are listed in World Cup 2026 groups and teams.
What were the rules for the World Cup 2026 Final?
A knockout match lasts 90 minutes. If the score is level, two periods of 15 minutes of extra time follow, and a penalty shoot-out decides the winner if it is still level. In the Final, Spain scored in extra time, so the shoot-out was not needed.
World Cup 2026 Final: frequently asked questions
Who won the World Cup 2026 Final?
Spain won the World Cup 2026 Final 1-0 after extra time against Argentina on Sunday, 19 July 2026. Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the 106th minute, according to FIFA’s official match data.
What date and time was the World Cup 2026 Final?
The Final was played on Sunday, 19 July 2026. Kick-off was at 3:00 PM ET (19:00 UTC), which was 8:00 PM BST, 9:00 PM CEST and 4:00 PM in Brasilia.
Which stadium hosted the World Cup 2026 Final?
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which FIFA called New York/New Jersey Stadium during the tournament. The official attendance for the Final was 80,663.
Did the Final go to penalties?
No. The match was goalless after 90 minutes and Spain scored in the second half of extra time, so no penalty shoot-out was needed.
How did Spain and Argentina reach the Final?
Spain won Group H and beat Austria, Portugal, Belgium and France in the knockout rounds. Argentina won Group J and beat Cabo Verde, Egypt, Switzerland and England.
Was it the first World Cup Final in the United States since 1994?
Yes. The 1994 Final was played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The 2026 Final was the first one in the United States since then.
Sources
- FIFA — FIFA World Cup 2026 official tournament page
- FIFA (official match data) — result, scorer, minute, kick-off and attendance of match 104
