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Spain crowned world champions after dramatic final

Spain defeated Argentina after extra time to secure the country’s second men’s World Cup title.

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Spain are world champions after beating Argentina 1–0 in a tense final at New York New Jersey Stadium. The breakthrough arrived in extra time after neither side could find a goal during the opening 90 minutes.

Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute. Argentina had been reduced to ten players, leaving Spain to manage the closing stages and secure a second men’s World Cup title.

The victory completed a remarkable tournament for Spain and added another major trophy to an era defined by technical control, patience and collective play.

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