Spanish forward Ferran Torres was awarded the FIFA Man of the Match honour after scoring the decisive goal in Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over defending champions Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on Monday.
Torres, who came off the bench, netted in the 106th minute, latching onto a header from fellow substitute Nico Williams before firing home with his left foot. The strike capped a dominant performance by La Roja, who outshot Argentina 20-2 and controlled possession throughout the match at MetLife Stadium.
Ferran Torres named Man of the Match as Spain claims 2026 World Cup title beating Argentina
Argentina were reduced to 10 men late in regulation after Enzo Fernandez's second yellow card. The win marks Spain's second World Cup title, following their 2010 triumph, and makes them the first nation to hold both men's and women's World Cup titles simultaneously.
It also denied Lionel Messi a fairytale ending in what was likely his final World Cup appearance. Post-match, Torres was presented with the award by singer Shakira in front of a jubilant Spanish contingent. The tightly contested final highlighted Spain's defensive solidity and attacking persistence against a resilient but limited Argentine side.
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