Despite a brilliant resistance from 10-man Argentina and incredible saves from goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, Spain was held for a long time. It seemed the match would go to a tiebreaker. However, early in the second half of extra time, a solitary goal from Ferran Torres gave Spain a 1-0 victory over Argentina, winning the World Cup for the second time since 2010.
Neither team scored in the regulation 90 minutes. Spain dominated the attack throughout the match, but Emiliano Martínez made brilliant saves to keep Argentina in the game. Despite playing with one man less, Lionel Scaloni's team fought until the end.
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The only goal of the match came just 37 seconds into the second half of extra time. From a great attack down the right flank by Pedro Porro, Nico Williams kept the ball in play. Ferran Torres then fired a powerful shot from inside the box to find the net.
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As soon as the goal was scored, Spanish players and fans erupted in celebration. In the end, that single goal made the difference. Shattering Argentina's dream of retaining the title, Spain claimed the World Cup trophy again after 16 years.
