Spain beats Argentina 1-0 in 2026 World Cup final as Ramos consoles Messi
Spain edged Argentina 1‑0 in the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring the only goal in the 106th minute of extra time. Spain dominated possession with 65%, recorded 20 shots and 32 touches inside Argentina’s penalty box, while Argentina managed just two shots and eight touches in Spain’s box. Lionel Messi, playing what may have been his last World Cup at age 39, finished the tournament with eight goals and four assists but ended on the losing side, visibly devastated after the match. Former rivals Sergio Ramos and Messi shared a moment as Ramos consoled the Argentine captain, highlighting a rivalry that spanned 45 matches as opponents and 44 games as teammates at Paris Saint‑Germain between 2021 and 2023. The result adds another chapter to one of football’s most storied rivalries and raises questions about Messi’s international legacy after narrowly missing a second World Cup title. What does this loss mean for Messi’s legacy, and how will Spain build on this victory heading into future tournaments?