Overview
- Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time thanks to Ferran Torres' 106th-minute goal on Monday, capping a tournament in which Spain dominated possession and chances.
- Enzo Fernández received a second yellow late in regular time and was sent off, leaving Argentina with ten players for the extra period and severely limiting their attacking threat.
- Lionel Messi left the pitch visibly emotional and Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni also showed strong emotion during the post-match media duties.
- After the final Leandro Paredes struck Spain's Gavi, was shown a red card after the whistle and has been placed under a FIFA disciplinary investigation that could lead to a suspension.
- The podium appearance by President Donald Trump with FIFA president Gianni Infantino drew boos and intensified scrutiny of FIFA governance as reports of a reported Trump call, Human Rights Watch criticism of US immigration and visa denials, and FIFA's roughly $13 billion 2023–2026 revenues fuel calls for greater oversight.