In the final held on July 20, Beijing time, Spain secured a 1-0 victory over defending champion Argentina thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Ferran Torres, reclaiming the World Cup trophy after 16 years. This marks Spain's second World Cup title, tying them with France and Uruguay. Despite a surprising opening draw against debutants Cape Verde, Spain gradually found their rhythm in the subsequent matches.

In the World Cup final that ended on July 20, Beijing time, Spain defeated defending champion Argentina 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Ferran Torres, reclaiming the World Cup title after 16 years. With Spain's triumph, 30-year-old midfielder Fabián Ruiz also etched his name into history, becoming the 11th player ever to win both the Champions League and the World Cup in the same calendar year.

In the final that concluded on July 20 Beijing time, Argentina suffered a 0-1 defeat to Spain after an intense extra-time battle, failing to defend their title and seeing their dream of a fourth championship postponed. With Argentina's exit from the final, these four well-known curses will continue to endure after this World Cup.

On July 20, Beijing time, the World Cup officially concluded. In the final match, Spain won 1-0 against Argentina with a goal in extra time, securing the title. With the final over, the final rankings of all 48 teams in this World Cup were determined. Spain won the championship for the first time in 16 years, while Argentina failed to defend their title and finished as runners-up. England claimed third place for the first time, achieving their best result in nearly 60 years, while France finished fourth for the second time.

On July 20th Beijing time, the highly anticipated World Cup final kicked off at the New Jersey Stadium in New York, with defending champions Argentina facing Spain. After the first half, the score was 0-0, and Argentina had zero shots on goal. Spain fielded the same starting lineup for the third consecutive knockout match, while Argentina made three changes. Just five minutes into the game, Spain came close to scoring. Olmo set up Yamal, whose angled shot was saved.

The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is regarded by experts as a top-tier tactical clash, where ball possession, midfield dominance, and composure in decisive moments will likely determine the champion.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Europe, ahead of the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina, the Spanish national team is highly regarded not only for its ball control but also for its proactive defensive system, featuring aggressive backline support from forward players.

At 2:00 AM on July 20 (Vietnam time), Spain and Argentina will clash in the most anticipated match of the 2026 World Cup at MetLife Stadium (New Jersey, USA).

According to a TTXVN correspondent in Europe, although lacking Pedri's technical dribbling or the star appeal of rising talent Lamine Yamal, Fabian Ruiz has emerged as one of the most key figures in Spain's run to the 2026 World Cup final.

On the afternoon of July 19, the second matchday of Groups B and C at the U17 National Championship – Red Dragon Cup 2026 took place with several notable results. Hanoi became the first team to secure a spot in the quarterfinals after two consecutive wins, while PVF-CAND's victory over HCMC Football Club made the competition in Group B increasingly unpredictable.