Spain defeats Argentina to win the 2024 World Cup

Spain won its second World Cup title on Sunday after defeating defending champion Argentina 1-0 in the final. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time. Argentina played with 10 men for the entirety of extra time following the dismissal of Enzo Fernandez for a foul on Pau Cubarsi. Sources differ on the exact timing of the red card, with some reports citing second-half stoppage time. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente, at 65, became the oldest manager to win the tournament. Lionel Messi, playing in his sixth World Cup, became the second player to appear in three finals and the oldest outfield player to participate in a final. Argentina failed to record a shot on or off target for the first 115 minutes of the match. This victory marks Spain's first World Cup title since 2010.