Spain secured their second men’s World Cup title with a hard-fought 1–0 extra-time victory over 10-man Argentina in a tense and physical final in New Jersey.

Ferran Torres proved to be the match-winner, breaking the deadlock in the 106th minute. The forward latched onto a headed pass from substitute Nico Williams before driving a powerful close-range finish past Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.

The victory makes Spain the first nation in history to hold both the men's and women's World Cup titles simultaneously, adding to their recent European championship triumph.

The highly anticipated clash between the reigning European champions and defending world champions ultimately turned into a cautious, fractured contest. Argentina relied heavily on defensive resilience and aggressive play, which eventually caught up with them in stoppage time when midfielder Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card for a late challenge on Pau Cubarsí.

Despite the loss, Martínez delivered a standout performance to keep Argentina in the match. He denied early efforts from Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal, made a crucial save from Yamal’s late free-kick in regulation time, and later thwarted a sharp header from Williams. Spain also had a potential goal ruled out when Mikel Merino was penalised for a foul on Nicolás Otamendi during the buildup.

The showpiece event was marked by significant off-field spectacle, featuring an extended 27-minute half-time show with performances by Shakira, Madonna, and Justin Bieber, alongside high-profile attendees including President Donald Trump. However, the lengthy break and frequent refereeing stoppages limited the match's natural momentum.

Argentina, who reached the final following knockout victories over Egypt and England, were unable to mount a late comeback after going down to 10 men, leaving Spain to celebrate a monumental double victory.