The Spanish national team was crowned champion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the second time in its history, after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The only goal of the match came from substitute Ferran Torres in the 106th minute of the second extra period, after regulation ended 0-0, handing La Roja their second title since the 2010 edition in South Africa.

Torres was named the best player of the final, despite starting on the bench, after scoring the decisive goal that gave Spain its second star.

The 2026 final marked a historic first, with a halftime show inspired by the Super Bowl, held for the first time in a World Cup final.

The show, held on the MetLife Stadium field, lasted 12 minutes and extended the halftime break, featuring an elite lineup of music and sports stars.

The show was headlined by Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS, and Coldplay, who closed the performance led by Chris Martin. The segment also featured appearances by Brazilian football legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.

The program included a tribute to the late Brazilian football legend Pelé and a performance of 'Seven Nation Army' conducted by Venezuelan maestro Gustavo Dudamel, with musicians from the United States, Venezuela, and Iran.

At the end, members of Coldplay, along with characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets, and the PS 22 school choir from New York, took part in a segment dedicated to supporting the FIFA Global Citizen education fund.

Event organizers described the show as 'the largest gathering of artists united for a cause since Live Aid,' while FIFA President Gianni Infantino predicted that billions of people around the world would watch it.

The FIFA Global Citizen fund aims to raise $100 million to support community organizations that provide education and sports for children, with donations exceeding $60 million before the show began.

Despite the warm reception, the extended break drew criticism for its potential impact on players' readiness for the second half, according to observers.

With this title, Spain adds its second star to its jersey and enters World Cup history as the first final to feature a massive artistic show, in an edition co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The Spanish national team was crowned the champion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the second time in its history, after defeating its Argentine counterpart by a goal to nil in the final match held at the "New York New Jersey" MetLife Stadium.

The only goal of the match came from substitute Ferran Torres in the 106th minute of the second extra time, after the original time of the match ended in a goalless draw, securing "La Roja" its second title after the 2010 edition in South Africa.

Torres was named the best player of the final match, despite coming off the bench, after scoring the decisive goal that granted Spain its second star.

The 2026 final witnessed a historic precedent, as for the first time there was a halftime show inspired by the performances of the American football Super Bowl final.

The show, which took place on the field of MetLife Stadium, lasted for 12 minutes and extended the halftime break, featuring a selection of stars from music and sports.

The event was headlined by Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and the bands "BTS" and "Coldplay," which concluded the show led by Chris Martin. The segment also featured appearances by Brazilian football legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.

The program included a tribute to the late Brazilian football legend Pelé, and a performance of "Seven Nation Army" led by Venezuelan maestro Gustavo Dudamel, with musicians from the United States, Venezuela, and Iran participating.

In conclusion, members of Coldplay, along with characters from "Sesame Street" and "The Muppets," and the "PS 22" school choir from New York, participated in a segment dedicated to supporting the "FIFA Global Citizen" education fund.

Event organizers described the show as "the largest gathering of artists united for a cause since the Live Aid concert," while FIFA President Gianni Infantino predicted that billions of people around the world would watch it.

The "FIFA Global Citizen" fund aims to raise $100 million to support community organizations that provide education and sports for children, after donations exceeded $60 million before the show began.

Despite the warm reception of the show, the long break drew criticism for its potential impact on players' readiness as the second half commenced, according to observers.

With this crowning, Spain adds its second star to its jersey and enters World Cup history through the first final to feature a massive artistic performance, in an edition hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.