Ferran Torres makes Spain history in 2026 World Cup final | OneFootball

Spain have reached the 2026 World Cup final in the United States, Canada and Mexico, 16 years after lifting the trophy in South Africa. It is only their second World Cup final, with a second star now in sight.

The campaign has been a lesson in growth, Spain easing through the group while their performances drew questions. El Periódico Mediterráneo highlights it as a journey of learning and resilience.

In the round of 32 they faced Austria, the first knockout test where Luis de la Fuente’s side began to show their full potential. Portugal arrived in the round of 16, but a late Mikel Merino strike settled it for Spain.

Belgium could not cope in the quarter-finals, and Spain then showed their best version against France to advance to the final, where Argentina awaited.

In the showpiece, Ferran Torres wrote his name into national-team history by putting Spain ahead in the 106th minute. That goal took him to 25 for Spain, one behind Butragueño.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo