Spain are the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July 2026 with a goal from substitute Ferran Torres, their second world title after 2010. The next World Cup is in 2030, hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with three centenary matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. The 2026 result, what we know about 2030 and how to follow the qualifiers are below, and every World Cup 2026 match remains on our World Cup calendar.
Key facts
| 2026 champions | Spain (beat Argentina 1-0 aet, final 19 July 2026) |
| 2026 hosts | United States, Canada and Mexico: 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 cities |
| Next World Cup | 2030, Spain, Portugal and Morocco, plus one match each in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay |
| 2030 dates | June – July 2030 (exact dates to be confirmed by FIFA) |
| 2034 | Saudi Arabia |
| Format | 48 teams in 12 groups of four; 32-team knockout |
2026 World Cup: the knockout finish
| Round | Result |
|---|---|
| Final, 19 July, MetLife Stadium | Spain 1-0 Argentina (aet, Ferran Torres) |
| Winners | Spain, second World Cup title after 2010 |
| Golden Ball, Golden Boot | See the FIFA awards on fifa.com |
How Spain won the 2026 World Cup
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final on Sunday 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the only goal in extra time to give Spain their second World Cup, 16 years after their first in South Africa. It was the first 48-team World Cup and the first shared by three host nations, with 104 matches across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
World Cup 2030
The 2030 FIFA World Cup, the centenary edition, will be hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. To mark 100 years since the first tournament in Montevideo, the opening matches will be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay before the tournament moves to the three host nations. Qualifying begins in 2028 across the six confederations. Saudi Arabia hosts the 2034 World Cup.
Free World Cup toolkit
Our World Cup 2026 wallchart and knockout bracket PDFs remain available as a record of the tournament, alongside the full 2026 fixture and result data (CSV/JSON) and the World Cup calendar feed.
How to watch
Tickets
World Cup 2030 tickets will be sold through FIFA’s official ticketing portal in phases starting around a year before the tournament. Register at fifa.com to be notified.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 World Cup?
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium.
Where is the 2030 World Cup?
The 2030 World Cup is hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with the centenary opening matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
When is the next World Cup?
The next men’s World Cup is in June and July 2030. Exact dates are confirmed by FIFA closer to the tournament.
Who scored in the 2026 World Cup final?
Ferran Torres scored the only goal, in extra time, after coming on as a substitute for Spain.
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