Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to claim second World Cup as unbeaten run reaches 38
Spain secured their second World Cup title with a narrow 1-0 victory over Argentina, the only goal coming from Ferran Torres in the second half. The win also extended Spain's unbeaten streak to 38 matches, a run that eclipses Italy's long-standing mark.
Spain's triumph capped a tournament campaign that combined defensive resilience and decisive finishing, with Ferran Torres providing the decisive moment in the second period. The result gives Spain a second World Cup crown and further cements the side's recent dominance on the international stage. Lionel Messi concluded his illustrious international career, showcasing stellar stats throughout the tournament that will be remembered in football history.
The match was settled by a single second-half strike from Ferran Torres, which proved enough to separate the teams in a tight contest. Spain's ability to maintain a clean sheet in the final underscored the consistency that has driven their extended unbeaten run to 38 matches. That sequence now stands ahead of the previous high-water mark set by Italy, and will be entered into the record books.
For Argentina, the loss denied them the title despite a campaign that brought them to the final. The narrow scoreline reflected a game in which chances were at a premium and margins were small. Spain converted their opportunity and then managed the remainder of the match to preserve the lead.
Ferran Torres's second-half goal will be recorded as the match-winner that secured Spain's place atop world football. The goal's significance is heightened by the broader context of the team's unbeaten run and the historic nature of winning a second World Cup. Spain's defensive and tactical discipline throughout the match played a central role in protecting that advantage.
Lionel Messi brought an illustrious international career to its close with this tournament, finishing with statistics across the competition that drew widespread attention. His presence in the final and across the event contributed to the narrative of the competition and underscored the level of opposition Spain faced en route to the title. While the final score favored Spain, Messi's tournament performances remain a major part of the story.
The result leaves Spain as World Champions with a 38-match unbeaten record and a second World Cup trophy to their name, having overtaken Italy's previous record. The victory and the streak together mark a defining achievement in Spain's recent history on the international stage.
