Overview
- Spain beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time when Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to secure Spain's second men's World Cup and make Spain the holder of both men’s and women’s titles.
- A violent sequence after the final featured Leandro Paredes attacking Spanish players, a red card for Paredes and other physical confrontations, and FIFA has launched disciplinary investigations into the incidents.
- Spanish officials and the public have celebrated the victory with an audience at the Royal Palace, a planned open‑top bus parade through Madrid and FIFA awards that named Rodri best player, Unai Simón best goalkeeper and Pau Cubarsi best young player.
- Critics and pundits have condemned Argentina's conduct at the trophy ceremony and the tournament's entertainment choices, and coverage highlighted an episode where President Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino drew scrutiny for their visible roles.
- Several experimental rules trialled at the tournament — including hydration breaks, goalkeeper/substitution countdowns and expanded VAR checks — are under review and some measures are being considered for adoption by national leagues and UEFA.