They don't agree.

Several major outlets (NPR, ABC, NBC, CNBC) and FIFA's own site report that Spain beat defending champion Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the 2026 final. The tournament was hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada and had 48 teams. The result is final and will not change.

• Final: Spain 1, Argentina 0 after extra time, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.
• Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time.
• It is Spain's second men's World Cup title, after 2010.
• Argentina were the defending champions.
• England beat France 6-4 in the bronze final.

1. Spain is the 2026 World Cup champion, defeating Argentina for its 2nd title npr.org
2. FIFA World Cup final 2026 highlights: Spain outlasts Argentina 1-0 to win second title nbcnews.com
3. Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 to win 2026 World Cup - ABC News abcnews.com
4. World Cup 2026 final in photos: Spain triumphs as football crowns a new champion cnbc.com
5. List of FIFA men's World Cup winners: Where Spain ranks on title leaderboard after 2026 triumph nbcnewyork.com
6. FIFA World Cup 2026 fifa.com
7. 2026 FIFA World Cup final en.wikipedia.org
8. Spain 1-0 Argentina fifa.com

FIFA’s official tournament reports and independent Associated Press coverage confirm Spain as the champion following its extra-time victory over Argentina. ([inside.fifa.com](https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/spain-crowned-world-cup-2026-champions-new-york-new-jersey?utm_source=openai))

• Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 in the final. ([inside.fifa.com](https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/spain-crowned-world-cup-2026-champions-new-york-new-jersey?utm_source=openai))
• Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute. ([fifa.com](https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/spain-argentina-final-report-highlights?utm_source=openai))
• The final was played on July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/fccc26aa12d9226e63d06b601b770617))
• This was Spain’s second men's World Cup title, following its 2010 victory. ([fifa.com](https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/articles/world-cup-champions-1982-2026-italy-argentina-germany-brazil-france-spain?utm_source=openai))

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2. inside.fifa.com
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8. en.wikipedia.org

The 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded on July 19, 2026, with Spain defeating defending champions Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium. This marked Spain's second men's World Cup victory following their maiden triumph in 2010. The tournament, co-hosted across North America by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, was also the first edition in World Cup history to feature an expanded field of 48 teams.

• Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final on July 19, 2026.
• The final match took place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
• The title was Spain's second men's FIFA World Cup championship, following their 2010 victory.
• The 2026 tournament was the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and was co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

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2. wikipedia.org
3. britannica.com
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Because the tournament's final date (19 July 2026) has already passed relative to today's date, a definite answer exists in the world, but it is not something I can confirm from my own knowledge, and I have no working web access to check it. Rather than guess a champion, the honest answer is that I don't know.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.
• It was the first edition with 48 teams, up from 32.
• The final was scheduled for 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
• The opening match was scheduled for 11 June 2026 in Mexico City.
• Argentina were the defending champions, having won in 2022.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a future event, with the tournament officially scheduled for June and July 2026. As of October 7, 2026, the event has either not yet begun or is still in progress, meaning no team has won the competition. The winner will only be known after the final match, which is set for July 19, 2026. Until then, any claim about the winner is speculative.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States
• The tournament is set to occur from June 11 to July 19, 2026
• This will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams
• No matches have been played as of October 7, 2026
• The winner will be determined after the final match on July 19, 2026