Spain's route to the title
14 scored, 1 conceded across 8 matches
2026 tournament · United States, Canada and Mexico
The complete 2026 World Cup
Spain won their second title, beating Argentina 1–0 after extra time.
Canada / Mexico / United States · 11 June – 19 July 2026
Spain
Champions of the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina 1–0 in the final after extra time.
- Teams
- 48
- Matches
- 104
- Goals
- 308
- Per match
- 2.96
The final
New York New Jersey StadiumSpain1–0
ArgentinaAfter extra time
- 106''Ferran Torres
Leading scorers
counted from match goals- 1
Kylian Mbappé1 from the spot10 - 2Lionel Messiopen play8
- 3
Erling Haalandopen play7 - 4
Jude Bellinghamopen play7 - 5Harry Kane2 from the spot6
- 6Ousmane Dembéléopen play6
Goals per match, by round
2.96 overall2.99Group
2.63R32
2.88R16
3.00QF
2.50SF
10.003rd
1.00Final
Edition facts
- Host
- Canada / Mexico / United States
- Dates
- 11 June – 19 July 2026
- Teams
- 48
- Matches
- 104
- Goals
- 308 · 2.96 a match
- Format
- Group stage followed by a 32-team knockout
- Biggest win
- Germany 7–1 Curaçao
The road to the final
32 tiesRound of 32
South Africa0–1
Canada
Brazil2–1
Japan
Germany1–1
Paraguay
Netherlands1–1
Morocco
Côte d'Ivoire1–2Norway- France3–0
Sweden 
Mexico2–0
Ecuador- England2–1
DR Congo 
Belgium3–2
Senegal
United States2–0
Bosnia & Herzegovina- Spain3–0
Austria 
Portugal2–1
Croatia
Switzerland2–0
Algeria
Australia1–1
Egypt- Argentina3–2
Cape Verde 
Colombia1–0
Ghana
Round of 16
Quarter-final
Semi-final
Final
Third place play-off
How the leading sides finished
top 8 of 48| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | +13 | Champions |
 South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | Group Stage |
 Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | Group Stage |
 Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | Group Stage |
 Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | Group Stage |
 Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | Group Stage |
 Czechia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | Group Stage |
 Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | Group Stage |
Goals by round
Group215
R3242
R1623
Quarter12
Semi5
3rd10
Final1
Bar length is total goals; hover a round for its per-match rate.
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Data source: completed ESPN match reports. Tournament totals, awards and records were cross-checked against FIFA reports. Snapshot verified through 21 July 2026.
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