Kochi: Spain is football Champion of the world as it beat Argentina 1-0 as Ferran Torres’ scored the crucial goal in the extra-time on Sunday.
Torres collected substitute Nico Williams’ header to beat Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez after 106 minutes. Spain had won it 16 years back in 2026.
The winners of 2022, Argentina suffered as Enzo Fernandez was sent off just before the game went into extra time. Enzo Fernandez, who had already been cautioned, received a second yellow card for a reckless challenge on Spain defender Pau Cubarsi, BBC reported.
The final witnessed frequent interruptions with
Spain constantly complained about referee Slavko Vincic’s leniency.
Argentina beat Egypt and England in the knockout stage.
And it means they become the first nation ever to be men’s and women’s world champions at the same time.
President Donald Trump, who flew into New Jersey before kick-off, presented the FIFA World 2026 to the winners.
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Spain is World football champion
