Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final, with 19-year-old Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest player to win both the World Cup and the Euros.

Spain secured the World Cup title after a 106th-minute goal by Ferran Torres in extra time against Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The victory marked a historic milestone for 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, who became the youngest player to win both the World Cup and the European Championship. Following the match, Yamal embraced Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who appeared to be playing in his final World Cup match.

Record-Breaking Performance

Lamine Yamal, at 19 years and six days old, joined an elite group as one of the few teenagers to start and win a World Cup final. His performance throughout the tournament contributed to a perfect record, as he has yet to lose a competitive match for Spain. He has started 13 major tournament games and won all of them, establishing the longest 100% win rate for a European player in such competitions.

Argentina's Confrontational Approach

Argentina faced criticism for a physical and provocative strategy during the final, which saw the team fail to record a single shot on target during the entire match. Tensions escalated late in the game when Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a challenge on Pau Cubarsi. Following the final whistle, which confirmed Spain's victory, players from both sides were involved in an unsavoury confrontation on the pitch.