How Spain Ruined Argentina's Back-to-Back World Cup Dreams in New Jersey Advertisement - Sponsored Content How Spain Ruined Argentina's Back-to-Back World Cup Dreams in New Jersey Published: July 20, 2026 • Football Analytics & News The ultimate prize in international football found its home as Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 after a grueling, high-stakes extra-time battle at the New York New Jersey Stadium. In a match defined by defensive masterclasses, tactical tension, and high emotions, La Roja managed to dethrone the defending world champions to capture their second-ever FIFA World Cup trophy. The Match-Winning Moment: Ferran Torres Strikes Gold For 105 minutes, neither side refused to budge. Argentina's defense, anchored by intense physical pressure, successfully neutralized Spain's rhythmic passing game for most of normal time. However, the game completely turned on its head during extra tim...