Spain finally found a breakthrough against Argentina with Ferran Torres scoring in the second half of extra time.
After dominating almost the entire match, La Roja finally applied the pressure and scored the decisive goal in their 2026 World Cup encounter.
Ferran Torres scores goal for 2026 World Cup favorites against Argentina
The move started with Pedro Polo feeding a cross into the penalty area from the right.
Although the content wasn’t the best, Nico Williams showed incredible awareness and athleticism, leaping into the air despite losing his balance and heading the ball back into the goal.
His smart header fell perfectly into the path of Torres, who matched it for the first time with a powerful finish, leaving Emiliano Martinez with no chance.
A late strike had fans celebrating and Spain’s players celebrated as Argentina faced possible elimination.
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Will Argentina be able to pull off another dramatic comeback in the closing stages?
The goal brought Spain one step closer to victory, but Argentina have developed a reputation for producing late-game drama throughout the tournament.
Lionel Scaloni’s side have already bounced back from some difficult situations during the 2026 World Cup, so even though Spain have finally taken the lead, they know the job is not done yet.
With just a few minutes remaining, all eyes will be on whether La Roja will be able to defend or whether Argentina will be able to pull off another amazing comeback.
Spain is minutes away from winning the World Cup
If Luis de la Fuente’s side can hold on, Spain will win the World Cup for the first time since their historic victory in 2010.
This legendary generation, which included Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Iker Casillas and Sergio Busquets, established one of the greatest international teams in the history of football, with success at the World Cup and back-to-back European Championships.
Now, a new generation, led by stars such as Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Pedri and Ferran Torres, is about to write their own chapter in the history of Spanish football after an amazing tournament that included overwhelming victories over the world’s strongest teams, including France and Argentina.
