The Spanish national football team defeated Argentina 1-0 after a grueling extra-time battle to claim the throne at the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup.

In the final held on the 20th, Korea time, Spain maintained a tight balance with no goals scored during the 90 minutes of regular time before deciding the match in extra time. Ferran Torres scored the precious winning goal in the second half of extra time, and Spain held on to the lead until the end to lift the championship trophy.

Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, challenged for a second consecutive World Cup title but ultimately failed to break through Spain's solid defensive wall and had to settle for the runner-up position.

This final drew the attention of football fans worldwide as a showdown between football legend Messi and Spanish rising star Lamine Yamal. It was also regarded as the tournament's greatest classic match, pitting FIFA's No. 1-ranked Argentina against No. 2-ranked Spain in a blockbuster clash.