The Spanish national team entered a new page in the history of world football, after winning the 2026 World Cup by defeating Argentina in the final, securing its second world title in history and strengthening its position among the top World Cup-winning teams.

La Roja's triumph came 16 years after its first title in the 2010 edition in South Africa, adding a second star to its jersey, thus equaling the record of France and Uruguay, both of whom have won the tournament twice.

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Brazil continues to lead the list of most World Cup titles with five championships, followed by Italy and Germany with four each, while Argentina ranks fourth with three titles, despite losing the 2026 final. With its latest triumph, Spain strengthened its presence in the list of world champions, confirming its return to the top of international football, after a new generation succeeded in bringing the team back to the podium for the first time since the South Africa World Cup.

World Cup champions record:

* Brazil: 5 titles * Italy: 4 titles * Germany: 4 titles * Argentina: 3 titles * Spain: 2 titles * France: 2 titles * Uruguay: 2 titles * England: 1 title

Spain became one of five European teams to have won the World Cup, an achievement that reflects the development of its technical project and its continued presence among the elite of world teams, while the competition remains open in future editions to rearrange the historical champions record.