Spain dominated possession and created numerous scoring opportunities throughout the match. Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Dani Olmo, as well as defenders Pau Cubarsí and Aymeric Laporte, all came close to breaking the deadlock, but Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez produced a series of outstanding saves.
Argentina struggled to threaten Spain's goal, failing to register a single shot on target during regular time. Their task became even more difficult when Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card and was sent off in stoppage time, forcing the defending champions to play with 10 men throughout extra time.
The decisive moment came in the second period of extra time when substitute Ferran Torres volleyed home from close range after fellow substitute Nico Williams headed the ball back across goal.
Spain dominated the match and completed an impressive campaign, defeating Portugal, Belgium, France and Argentina to lift the World Cup trophy for the second time.
