Spain — 2026 World Cup Champions 🏆
Spain are champions of the world. La Roja beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium on July 19 to win their second World Cup and first since 2010, completing an unbeaten tournament and stretching their overall unbeaten run to 38 matches. Substitute Ferran Torres headed home a Nico Williams knockdown in the 106th minute to settle a final Spain had utterly dominated — 20 shots to two — but which Argentina keeper Emi Martínez had kept level with a record 11 saves. Midfielder Rodri was named the tournament's best player, taking the Golden Ball.
Spain's Road to the Title
Spain closed the tournament as the -154 favorite and delivered, rewarding backers who trusted the board's shortest price. After a rocky group stage — including a shock 0-0 draw with Cabo Verde — they peaked at exactly the right time, beating France 2-0 in the semifinals and then suffocating Argentina in the final. Mikel Merino's clutch knockout goals, Lamine Yamal's creativity, and a defense that conceded rarely all tournament turned a co-favorite into a deserving champion.
Betting Retrospective
For once, the chalk held all the way. Spain were among the pre-tournament co-favorites, entered the final as the moneyline favorite, and won — a clean result for futures bettors who backed them early and anyone who took -154 in the final. The value across the bracket was in Spain's consistency: they were a reliable side to build parlays around and rarely tested the nerves of their backers, even in a final decided in extra time.
Key Players
Rodri anchored the midfield and won the Golden Ball, while goalkeeper Unai Simón took the Golden Glove. Lamine Yamal was among the tournament's most exciting players, with Pedri and Ferran Torres — the man who scored the final's only goal — completing a golden generation.
World Cup History
Spain have now won the World Cup twice — 2010 and 2026 — to go with their three European Championships. The 2026 triumph confirms this era as the most successful in the nation's history and installs them as the team to beat heading into the next cycle.
Group H Overview
Spain is drawn in Group H alongside: Cabo Verde ✕, Saudi Arabia ✕, Uruguay ✕.
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Where to Bet on Spain
The best sportsbooks for betting on Spain at the 2026 World Cup are FanDuel, BetMGM, and DraftKings. All three offer match lines, group stage futures, player props, and live in-game betting throughout the tournament.