Spain Stun Argentina! Spain Outlasts Argentina 1-0 in Extra Time to Win Second World Cup Title

Spain deservedly won a desperately disappointing World Cup final as Ferran Torres' extra-time strike finally broke the resistance of 10-man Argentina.

The European title holders had created the best opportunities against the defending world champions, who mainly resorted to spoiling tactics and had Enzo Fernandez sent off just before the game went into extra time.

Torres was the hero for Spain when he collected substitute Nico Williams' header to beat Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez with a powerful shot from close range after 106 minutes.

The game failed to live up to expectations as it descended into a war of attrition - while away from the action, this was the World Cup where razzmatazz and superstars came to the showpiece.

The FIFA World Cup final played at the New Jersey Stadium in New York, USA, saw a crowd of over 80,000 spectators.

The finale was filled with spectacular performances and entertainment.

Spain legend and former tennis world number one Carlos Alcaraz, South Korean actress HoYeon, Mario Kempes from Argentina's 1978 World Cup-winning team, and Andrés Iniesta from Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning squad brought the FIFA World Cup trophy onto the field ahead of the final.

Popular American actor Tom Cruise attended the match as a special guest.

Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, entered the finale with hopes to win the FIFA World Cup for a second consecutive time, while Spain, led by Lamine Yamal, looked to bring the trophy back to Spain for the first time since 2010.

Neither team managed to score during the first half.

A star-studded musical performance featuring world-famous artists was held at halftime.

The popular K-pop group BTS performed during the ceremony.

Superstar Justin Bieber also joined the halftime show.

Pop icon Shakira performed the official FIFA World Cup song.

The players returned to the field for the second half following the halftime performances.

However, neither side was able to find the back of the net by the end of regular time.

As a result, extra time was introduced to determine the champions.

In the 106th minute, Spain's Ferran Torres scored the winning goal.

It was also the only goal scored in the final.

The match ended with Spain securing a 1-0 victory over Argentina.

This marked Spain's second FIFA World Cup triumph in history.

Spain's Pau Cubarsí won the Best Young Player Award of the tournament.

The Golden Glove Award for the best goalkeeper of the World Cup was awarded to Spain's Unai Simón.

Spain captain Rodri claimed the Golden Ball Award for the best player of the tournament.

Argentina, the defending champions, had to settle for the runners-up position this time.

Spain celebrated their second World Cup title in 16 years after lifting the trophy.