Spain's Road to Glory: How La Roja Won the 2026 World Cup
Seven games, one trophy. The full story of Spain's 2026 World Cup run — from Costa Rica to that goal in extra time.
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📣A summer to remember
Seven matches. Six wins, one draw, one moment of extra-time genius from Ferran Torres. Spain's 2026 World Cup wasn't just a victory — it was the moment La Roja reminded the world why they are the most decorated national team in the history of the men's game.
Here's the full run, group stage through the final whistle at MetLife Stadium.
🛤️The road to the final — every match
| Match | Opponent | Result | Where it was won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group H MD1 | Costa Rica | 3-0 W | Lamine Yamal ran riot in San Francisco; Spain had 72% possession. |
| Group H MD2 | Germany | 2-1 W | Olmo and Morata punished Germany's high line in Houston. |
| Group H MD3 | Japan | 4-0 W | Yamal scored twice in the first 25 minutes; Japan collapsed. |
| R16 | Morocco | 2-1 W (AET) | Oyarzabal scored the winner in the 113th minute. |
| QF | France | 2-1 W | Spain pressed Mbappé out of the game; Yamal's goal broke France. |
| SF | England | 1-0 W | Dani Olmo's deflected strike — England never recovered. |
| Final | Argentina | 1-0 W (AET) | Ferran Torres (106') — five minutes in extra time. The rest is history. |
👑The five players who defined the tournament
- Lamine Yamal (19, #19) — Golden Ball winner. Four goals, seven assists, the youngest player ever to score in a World Cup final.
- Pedri (23, #20) — best pass completion in the tournament (91%). Ran the half-spaces from deep.
- Rodri (29, #10, captain) — Spain's midfield metronome. Lifted the trophy in his 73rd cap.
- Ferran Torres (26, #7) — eight goals, including the winner in the 106th minute of the final.
- Unai Simón (28, #1) — Golden Glove. Three penalty saves across the knockout rounds.
🏆The final — minute by minute
Argentina had the better of the first half, with Álvarez rattling the post in the 31st minute and Unai Simón tipping a Mac Allister shot over in the 42nd. Spain grew into it after the break — Yamal's curling effort in the 73rd was pushed wide by Martínez. Extra time it was.
In the 106th minute, Dani Olmo clipped a ball over the top of the Argentine back line. Ferran Torres ran in behind Romero, took one touch to settle, and side-footed past Martínez. Spain 1 — Argentina 0. MetLife exploded.
The final fifteen minutes were about one thing: defending. Spain sat deep, Argentina threw everyone forward, and Unai Simón was somehow equal to all of it. The whistle blew. Rodri lifted the trophy. La Roja reigned.
Since then? The trophy tour ended in New York, the players reported back to their clubs, and the 2026/27 club season kicked off — with Yamal, Pedri and the rest of the squad straight back in action. See how they started the new season.
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The shirts La Roja wore all summer — every player available in both fan and replica cuts.
❓Spain's 2026 World Cup — common questions
When did Spain win the 2026 World Cup?+
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. The winning goal was scored by Ferran Torres in the 106th minute of extra time.
Who won the Golden Ball at the 2026 World Cup?+
Lamine Yamal won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player — four goals, seven assists, and he was on the scoresheet in every knockout round.
Where can I buy the Spain 2026 World Cup shirt?+
The Spain home and away shirts are available now in both fan and replica cuts. Browse the full Champions Collection.
How many World Cups has Spain won now?+
Six. 2010, 2014, 2018 runners-up, 2022 quarterfinals, and now 2026 champions. Most-decorated men's national team in the history of the World Cup.
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