Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the World Cup final, striking in extra time to hand Spain victory over Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
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Key facts
- Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the World Cup final.
- The goal came in extra time.
- Spain defeated Argentina in the final.
- The match was played at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina after Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the match, according to the BBC.
Torres broke the deadlock in extra time, settling a contest that had remained goalless through regulation play at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
The strike proved decisive, giving Spain the victory over Argentina in the showpiece fixture.
The BBC reported that Torres’s goal came during extra time, underscoring how tightly contested the final had been between the two sides.
With no other goals recorded, the single moment from Torres was enough to determine the outcome of the final.
Why it matters
The World Cup final is the most-watched fixture in international football, and its result carries global significance for the nations involved. A single decisive goal in extra time makes for a memorable conclusion to the tournament.
Frequently asked questions
Who scored in the World Cup final?
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the World Cup final for Spain, according to the BBC.
When did the goal come?
Torres scored in extra time, after the match had remained goalless through regulation play.
Where was the final played?
The final was played at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Timeline
- World Cup: Spain's homecoming heroes
NPR News: A nation celebrates as Spain's World Cup champions come home to a hero's welcome.
- How the World Cup was won – Spain's victory in charts
Sky News: After 106 minutes, 20 shots and more than 800 passes, Spain's Ferran Torres finally opened the scoring in the World Cup final.
- Spain's Torres scores only goal of World Cup final
BBC Sport: Ferran Torres breaks the deadlock, scoring in extra time for Spain in the World Cup final against Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium.