Who Won the 2026 World Cup? Spain Beat Argentina 1–0 — Full Winners List, Awards & Champion Shirts

Last updated: 21 July 2026 · Reading time: 8 minutes

The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup — the first with 48 teams, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada — ended with a new name on the trophy. Below you will find the complete result, every individual award, the full historical list of World Cup winners from 1930 to 2026, and a practical guide to buying the champions' shirt.

What happened in the 2026 World Cup final

Spain and Argentina met in a final that stayed goalless for 98 minutes of normal time. Argentina were reduced to ten men late in regulation when Enzo Fernández was sent off. In the second period of extra time, Nico Williams flicked a backwards header into the six-yard box and Ferran Torres — who had not scored in the tournament until that moment — finished it in the 106th minute.

Spain did not concede a single shot on target in the final and finished with a 20–2 shot advantage. Captain Rodri lifted the trophy in front of a crowd of more than 80,000.

2026 World Cup individual awards: full list

Top goalscorers at the 2026 World Cup

1. Kylian Mbappé (France) — 10 goals
2. Lionel Messi (Argentina) — 8 goals
3. Jude Bellingham (England) — 7 goals
4. Erling Haaland (Norway) — 7 goals
5. Harry Kane (England) — 6 goals
6. Ousmane Dembélé (France) — 6 goals

France's Michael Olise set a new World Cup record with 7 assists in a single tournament.

Every FIFA World Cup winner, 1930–2026

Countries with the most World Cup titles

Why Spain's 2026 title was historic

• The meanest defence in World Cup history. Spain conceded a single goal — against Belgium — across the entire tournament. No team has ever won a World Cup while conceding fewer.
• A goalkeeping record. Unai Simón went 650 consecutive minutes without conceding, a new World Cup benchmark, and kept seven clean sheets.
• Still no back-to-back champions. Argentina's defeat means no nation has retained the trophy since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.
• A generational handover. Rodri, 30, took the Golden Ball ahead of Messi; 19-year-old Pau Cubarsí took Best Young Player.
• The end of an era. At 39, Lionel Messi reached a third straight final and has said this was his last World Cup.

Buying the champions' shirt: what your options are

World Cup winners' shirts sell out fast — 2010 taught everyone that. If you want the 2026 Spain jersey, here is how the versions differ.

Add the name and number that made history

Two customisations dominate demand after a World Cup final: TORRES 7 for the man who scored the winner, and RODRI 16 for the captain and Golden Ball winner. Personalised printing (name, number, competition patches) is available on most shirts at Passe D. Note that personalised items are made to order and cannot be returned unless faulty.

Runners-up and neutrals

Argentina's 2026 shirt is likely to become one of the most collected of the decade — a third consecutive final, and Messi's last World Cup. Browse Argentina shirts, including the 2026 away shirt and retro classics from 1993/94 and 2006. France fans can find the Mbappé-era shirts in the France collection.

What happens next in international football

• The 2030 FIFA World Cup will mark the tournament's centenary and be co-hosted across Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with three opening matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
• Spain now have the chance to become the first back-to-back winners since Brazil in 1962.
• Club football resumes with the 2026/27 season — and a new wave of kit releases. See our 2026/27 kit guide and the 2026/27 shirt collection.

Frequently asked questions

Who won the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final on 19 July 2026.

Who scored in the 2026 World Cup final?

Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the final in the 106th minute, assisted by a backwards header from Nico Williams.

How many World Cups has Spain won?

Spain have won two World Cups: 2010 in South Africa and 2026 in North America.

Who won the Golden Ball at the 2026 World Cup?

Rodri of Spain won the Golden Ball. Lionel Messi took the Silver Ball and Kylian Mbappé the Bronze Ball.

Who won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup?

Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot with 10 goals and 4 assists, his second consecutive Golden Boot.

Which country has won the most World Cups?

Brazil, with five titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002). Germany and Italy follow with four each.

Where was the 2026 World Cup final played?

At the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.

Where can I buy the Spain 2026 World Cup shirt?

Passe D stocks the Spain 2026 home, away, long-sleeve, player-version and kids kits from €23.99, with worldwide shipping and tracked delivery. Browse the Spain collection.

Will Messi play at the 2030 World Cup?

Messi has said the 2026 tournament was his last World Cup; he would be 43 by the end of the 2030 edition.

About this article: written and fact-checked by the Passe D editorial team on 21 July 2026, using post-match reporting and official FIFA award announcements from the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Passe D is an online football shirt retailer shipping worldwide from France. Questions? Email contact@pssd.shop.