20
Jul
Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Spain lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a tense final that remained deadlocked until extra time. The decisive moment came in the 106th minute when substitute Ferran Torres found the back of the net to crown Spain as the new world champions. The Spanish side dictated the pace for most of the contest, enjoying the lion’s share of possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities. Despite the sustained pressure, Argentina’s defence, led by goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, held firm during regulation time to keep Lionel Messi’s side in the contest. Argentina’s task…
