Spain claimed the World Cup in dramatic fashion, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the Final at MetLife Stadium. Fernando Torres broke the deadlock in the 106th minute, securing Spain's victory after a grueling extra-time battle. The match was decisively one-sided in terms of control. Spain dominated possession at 65 percent and created considerably more chances, recording 20 total shots with 12 on target. Argentina managed only 2 shots, neither troubling the goalkeeper. However, Argentina's discipline unraveled late in the contest, conceding six yellow cards and one red card compared to Spain's spotless record. Emiliano Martínez was named Player of the Match despite the loss, delivering a commanding goalkeeping performance with 11 saves. His display proved crucial in keeping Argentina competitive throughout a match where Spain's superior possession and shot volume threatened to produce a larger margin. Ultimately, Torres's late strike proved the difference in determining this year's champion.