The second star has become a reality and a fact.. This is how many Spanish newspapers headlined today after "La Roja" was crowned with the second title, winning the 2026 World Cup, following a victory over the Argentine national team with a score of 1-0, thanks to a goal by Ferran Torres in the 106th minute of extra time. The match was characterized by defensive solidity and physical confrontations, but it witnessed a clear Spanish superiority in terms of performance and opportunities.

The media praised head coach Luis de la Fuente, confirming that he imposed his control over the course of the match from start to finish, relying on the match statistics that showed "La Roja" had 20 shots compared to only two attempts from Argentina, in addition to the fact that the Argentine team played part of the match with ten players, considering that the second star was well-deserved after a performance that convinced everyone.

Take Two

The newspaper "AS" chose the title "Like the First Time" to celebrate the title, confirming that Ferran Torres' goal in the 106th minute granted Spain its second World Cup in history.

The newspaper highlighted the complete Spanish dominance, noting that the team had 20 shots on goal compared to only two for Argentina, considering that "La Roja" was the only side looking for victory, while the Argentine team was preoccupied with wasting time.

It added that the decisive moment came when it seemed the match was heading to penalties, before Pedro Porro sent in a cross, and Nico Williams headed the ball, allowing Ferran Torres to unleash a left-footed shot that recalled Andrés Iniesta's historic goal in the 2010 World Cup final, concluding by stating that the second star is ready to be stitched onto the national team's jersey, praising Luis de la Fuente and his "wonderful sons."

It Became a Reality

Meanwhile, the newspaper "Mundo Deportivo" had a straightforward headline: "Spain... World Champion," confirming that Ferran Torres' historic goal at the start of the second half of extra time granted the Spanish team the second star, after a match it described as wonderful for De la Fuente's team, which was significantly superior to Argentina, considering that the best player for the Argentine team was goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. It added that the second star was no longer a fixation or a promise, but had become part of the Spanish team's emblem and history.

Forgot How to Play Football

For its part, the newspaper "Marca" chose a loud celebratory title: "Kings of All Eras," seeing that Ferran Torres' goal in extra time granted Spain the second star, in a match where "Argentina forgot how to play football and preferred the mud," referring to its physical style and reliance on disrupting play.

47 Million

As for the newspaper "El País," it headlined its coverage of the world champions: 'Beats Argentina with a goal from Ferran Torres in extra time in a thrilling final,' and highlighted the symbolic dimension of the goal, saying: 'It was destined; it is the goal of 47 million Spaniards,' referring to the joy that swept the country after winning the world title for the second time.

Top of the World

For its part, the Spanish website ABC wrote a headline laden with meaning: 'Spain Reaches Eternity,' and noted that the Spanish team returned to the top of world football 16 years after its first title, achieving its second championship in history thanks to Ferran Torres' goal, in a match it described as unforgettable.

Shark's Bite

As for the Catalan newspaper 'Sport,' it chose the headline 'Spain Wins Its Second Star with a Bite from the Shark,' referring to Ferran Torres' nickname.

The newspaper affirmed that the Spanish team was clearly superior to Argentina throughout the match, but had to wait until extra time to translate its dominance into a goal that gave the country its second world title.