Ferran Torres — Spanish footballer who scored the decisive goal in the 2026 World Cup final victory over Argentina.
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Joy Online
… Argentina finished the game with ten men, unable to lay a serious glove on a Spanish side that dominated possession and shots from start to finish, before Ferran Torres broke the deadlock deep into extra time. …
Tears at the end, Greatness Forever: Messi’s “final” World CupDaily Guide
… Ferran Torres struck the decisive goal in extra time before captain Rodri lifted the World Cup trophy in New Jersey, sealing Spain’s second men’s World Cup title after a commanding performance in the final. …
Spain Hailed As Worthy World Cup ChampionsThe Ghanaian Times
Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi’s dreams of a triumphant farewell to football’s greatest stage. …
Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dreamJoy Online
… Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike saw Spain crowned world champions for a second time, ending Argentina’s defence of the title they won in 2022. …
Messi says ‘pain is immense’ after losing World Cup finalJoy Online
… They completed their domination of the international stage with Ferran Torres’ decisive 106th-minute strike in extra time. …
Lamine Yamal ‘completes football’ at 19 as Argentina betray MessiJoy Online
… Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final on Sunday after Ferran Torres scored in extra time. …
Boy, 13, dies during World Cup celebrations in SpainJoy Online
… But European champions Spain proved too strong, as Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike gave Luis de la Fuente’s side a 1-0 victory to add to their European crown. …
Scaloni leaves news conference in tears talking about his futureThe Chronicle
… Substitute Ferran Torres calmly slotted home after latching onto an excellent knock-back from Nico Williams, sending the Spanish bench and thousands of supporters into celebration. …
Spain Edge Argentina After Extra Time To Win Second World Cup TitleJoy Online
Spain are world champions once again after substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive extra-time goal to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday. …
Spain battle past 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World CupThe Ghanaian Times
… Mikel Merino scored the winner after coming off the bench, with fellow substitute Ferran Torres providing the assist only minutes after entering the match. …
Spain’s unbeaten 35 matches run under threat from BelgiumLionel Messi, thirty-nine, played his final World Cup as Argentina lost the 2026 final one-nil to Spain. Despite the loss, Messi's World Cup legacy remains marked by moments of brilliance across a decades-long tournament presence.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi, thirty-nine, played his final World Cup as Argentina lost the 2026 final one-nil to Spain. Despite the loss, Messi's World Cup legacy remains marked by moments of brilliance across a decades-long tournament presence.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. Spain's second men's World Cup title was widely praised as a fitting reward for their technically superior performance, in which they dominated possession at 65 per cent and registered 20 shots including 11 on target.
21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give Spain a 1-0 victory over holders Argentina in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, ending Lionel Messi's bid for a second World Cup title in what was likely his final appearance in the tournament.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lionel Messi said "the pain is immense" and that it "will take time to heal" after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. Messi has now lost two World Cup finals, and at 39 years old is unlikely to feature at the 2030 tournament.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain teenager Lamine Yamal, 19 years and six days, has won both the World Cup and Euros, making him the youngest player to achieve the double. The article compares his symbolic embrace with Lionel Messi at the World Cup final to a passing of the torch, noting Yamal recovered from a hamstring injury to play a key role in Spain's tournament run.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 13-year-old boy was killed when part of the Árbol Gordo fountain in Salamanca, northwestern Spain, collapsed during celebrations of Spain's World Cup victory. Two other young people were injured, including a child with a possible broken leg.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni became tearful during a post-match news conference after Spain defeated his side 1-0 in the World Cup final, saying his contract expires in December and he needs time to decide whether to continue.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 115th minute after Argentina's Enzo Fernández was sent off in the second half. Spain's triumph, their second world title after 2010, was marked by their defensive strength as they conceded just one goal throughout the tournament.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute. The victory gave Spain their second World Cup title and first since 2010, with Argentina finishing the match down to 10 men after Enzo Fernández's red card.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain face Belgium in a World Cup quarter-final with Spain unbeaten in 35 matches under manager Luis de la Fuente, while Belgium advance after a 4-1 victory over the United States.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal out of the World Cup in Dallas, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain will face either the United States or Belgium in the quarter-final.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Uruguay have been knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the group stage after Alex Baena's late first-half goal secured top spot in Group H for Spain. La Celeste's tournament ended poorly as they also had Agustin Canobbio sent off in injury time.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain, one of the pre-tournament favorites to win the World Cup, drew 0-0 with 67th-ranked Cape Verde on Monday in the first major shock of the group stage. Goalkeeper Vozinha made several saves to deny Spain's attack, while Cape Verde also had a late chance to win through Diney Borges' header.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo Verde, a nation of just over 500,000 people, secured a 0-0 draw against Spain. Cabo Verde were tightly organised throughout, with goalkeeper Vozinha making several key saves to frustrate Spain's attacks despite the European side's dominance in possession.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Debutant Cape Verde, ranked 67th and the third-smallest country by population to qualify for a World Cup, produced a shock result by drawing 0–0 with second-ranked reigning European champions Spain in their Group H opening match in Atlanta.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named a 26-man World Cup squad featuring Lamine Yamal but with no Real Madrid players, ahead of the tournament beginning in June. Spain, Euro 2024 champions who reached the round of 16 in 2022, open their campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ireva Sports Agency, LaLiga Africa, and Spain's embassy in Ghana organised a prestigious El Clásico live viewing at the Spanish Ambassador's official residence, featuring an amputee football exhibition and prominent Ghanaian personalities from entertainment, sports, and media. Barcelona defeated Real Madrid with goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 2-0 at Camp Nou on Sunday to clinch its second straight Spanish league title and 29th overall, with goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres establishing a 14-point advantage over Madrid with three rounds remaining.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Marcus Rashford scored a free-kick as Barcelona beat Real Madrid to clinch their 29th La Liga title with three games remaining. Barcelona have won back-to-back La Liga titles and lead Real Madrid by 14 points after an 11-game winning run.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona moved to the brink of retaining the LaLiga title after Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres scored late goals in a 2–1 victory at Osasuna. With four games remaining, Barca top the table on 88 points.
4 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-1 to move 14 points clear at the top of La Liga and within two points of claiming a second successive league title. The club will be confirmed as champions if Real Madrid do not win at Espanyol on Sunday, or if Barcelona avoid defeat at home to Real on 10 May.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-1 to move to within two points of a second successive La Liga title, with goals from Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. The victory extended their winning streak to 10 games in the league.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →