Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the final 37 seconds into the second period of extra time, becoming Spain's seventh different scorer at the tournament. The strike, traveling at 102 km/h, gave Spain a 1-0 victory over 10-man Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Dominant performance
Spain dominated the match, taking 20 shots to Argentina's none at the time of the goal. The European champions conceded just one goal in the entire tournament, and Luis de la Fuente's side showcased their system and collective strength. "People have been very unfair with him but he has a spectacular mentality," Pedro Porro said of Torres. "This is for all 26 of us."
Torres's journey
Torres had faced criticism earlier in the tournament, hitting the bar in previous games and having a goal disallowed by VAR against Saudi Arabia. But in the final, he seized his moment. "He keeps going, keeps working, and today life has paid him back," Porro added.
Team effort
Spain's success was built on contributions from many players. Rodri returned from injury, Lamine Yamal recovered fitness, and Nico Williams provided the assist despite injury concerns. Fabián Ruiz, Aymeric Laporte, and others overcame setbacks. De la Fuente called the squad a "family" and expressed faith in his players. "It is written," he said of their conviction.
