World Cup final: Spain beats Argentina 1-0 at New York New Jersey Stadium
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup Final.
Roughly 1.5 billion people from across the globe watched the World Cup's finale match on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final.
Spain was absolutely dominant in terms of possession and shot attempts. Lionel Messi and Argentina found a way to hang on and force extra time - but barely.
And in the opening moment of the second 15-minute period of extra time, Torres pounced on a bouncing ball in the box and used his left foot to bury a shot just under the crossbar and into the back of the net.
Trump takes the field for awards ceremony
President Trump walked onto the pitch with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and stood on a platform to hand out awards.
Alongside Trump were Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who also helped distribute awards.
Trump shook hands with players and congratulated them as they walked across the platform.
Goal scorer Ferran Torres says victory was for all of Spain
"I just want to lift that Cup and press it really hard. This is a dream of 47 million people who were on this pitch today, so I think we all deserved this and we broke our back," Torres said.
Spain coach: 'We are world champions'
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is already looking to the future.
"We are world champions. I am very proud, very happy for my players," de la Fuente said through an interpreter. "We closed a very important chapter. ... This team has a long way to go. We are already thinking what is coming next."
Messi and Yamal embrace
Shortly after the match ended, Argentina star Lionel Messi was sitting on the field as Spain players celebrated. He then got up when 19-year-old Spain forward Lamine Yamal approached him and they shared a handshake and a hug.
Fans in Buenos Aires are upbeat and defiant after loss
Argentine fans in Buenos Aires remained upbeat even after their team's loss to Spain in the World Cup final. Crowds at the Obelisk in the Argentine capital set off fireworks and flares. Drivers honked their horns with defiant enthusiasm and people waved Argentine flags.
A tense match spills over into Spain's celebration
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was held back by a Spain player while appearing to shout at someone moments after the final whistle. Leandro Paredes also shoved Spain's Eric García and Gavi, and Nicolas Otamendi exchanged words with a few Spanish players, including Rodri.
Argentina fans dejected as they leave stadium
Argentina fans are streaming out of the stadium with looks of genuine shock and dejection as Spain fans dressed in red remain in the stands dancing, cheering and waving flags.
Ferran Torres delivers Spain's winning goal in extra time
Spain dominated the match with its ball-control offense but couldn't find the breakthrough goal until the 106th minute. Spain won its second World Cup title.
The loss may be the end of Argentina star Lionel Messi's World Cup career. The 39-year-old maestro could do little to influence the match as Spain's defense smothered him most of the day, or simply kept the ball away from his feet.
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