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WORLD CUP 2026

48 teams · 16 venues · 104 matches · Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 · Final · Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium

Spain

WORLD CHAMPIONS · ★★ 2010 · 2026
🇪🇸 Spain1–0Argentina 🇦🇷
⚽ Ferran Torres 106'After extra timeJuly 19, 202680,663 fans

Spain are world champions for the second time. In the first World Cup final ever played in the United States, La Roja beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium, in front of 80,663 fans. Ferran Torres struck the winner in the 106th minute, finishing off the possession game that carried Spain through the whole tournament.

Argentina, defending champions, leaned on an inspired Emiliano Martínez — his 11 saves set a record for a World Cup final — but barely threatened Spain's goal across 120 minutes. The title crowns a golden generation: Spain add the 2026 trophy to their 2010 crown and their Euro 2024 title, and swept the individual awards — Rodri (Golden Ball), Unai Simón (Golden Glove) and Pau Cubarsí (Best Young Player), with France's Kylian Mbappé taking the Golden Boot on 10 goals.

🥇 Golden Boot
Kylian Mbappé
10 goals · France
⚽ Golden Ball
Rodri
Spain
🧤 Golden Glove
Unai Simón
7 clean sheets · Spain
🌟 Best Young Player
Pau Cubarsí
Spain
Spain's campaign, match by match →

🏆 Knockout stage

Round of 32 & groups →
Round of 16
Canada0
Morocco3
NRG Stadium · HoustonFT
Paraguay0
France1
Lincoln Financial Field · PhiladelphiaFT
Brazil1
Norway2
MetLife Stadium · East RutherfordFT
Mexico2
England3
Estadio Banorte · Mexico CityFT
Portugal0
Spain1
AT&T Stadium · DallasFT
USA1
Belgium4
Lumen Field · SeattleFT
Argentina3
Egypt2
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · AtlantaFT
Switzerland0 (4)
Colombia0 (3)
BC Place · VancouverPens
Quarter-finals
France2
Morocco0
Gillette Stadium · BostonFT
Spain2
Belgium1
SoFi Stadium · Los AngelesFT
Norway1
England2
Hard Rock Stadium · MiamiFT
Argentina3
Switzerland1
Arrowhead Stadium · Kansas CityFT
Semi-finals
France0
Spain2
Dallas Stadium · ArlingtonFT
England1
Argentina2
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · AtlantaFT
FINAL
Spain1
Argentina0
MetLife Stadium · East RutherfordFT
Third place
France4
England6
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Garden · MiamiFT
48
Teams
First 48-team World Cup
12
Groups
Groups of 4 — top 2 + best 8 thirds
104
Matches
56 more than Qatar 2022
16
Venues
USA (11) + México (3) + Canadá (2)
39 days
Dates
Jun 11 — Jul 19, 2026
CDMX
Opener
Estadio Azteca, opening match

FAQ — 2026 World Cup

Who won the 2026 World Cup?+

Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey). Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute. It is Spain's second world title after 2010.

Who was the top scorer of the 2026 World Cup?+

Kylian Mbappé (France) won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals — the first player to reach double figures in a single World Cup since Gerd Müller in 1970. The full scorers table is on this page.

Who won the individual awards at the 2026 World Cup?+

Golden Ball: Rodri (Spain). Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappé (France, 10 goals). Golden Glove: Unai Simón (Spain, 7 clean sheets). Best Young Player: Pau Cubarsí (Spain).

When was the 2026 World Cup played?+

The 2026 FIFA World Cup ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The opening match was on June 11 at Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) and the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey), where Spain beat Argentina 1-0.

How many teams played the 2026 World Cup?+

48 teams for the first time, drawn into 12 groups of 4. The top two of each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advanced to a new round of 32.

Where was the 2026 World Cup played?+

Across 16 venues in three countries: the United States (11 cities), Mexico (3) and Canada (2). It was the first World Cup co-hosted by three nations.

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