Ferrán Torres’ 106th-minute strike sends Spain bench into tears

Ferrán Torres picked the 106th minute to change Spain’s World Cup final, striking with his left foot at the start of the second period of extra time, according to Telemundo’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Telemundo video report said Torres opened the scoring against Argentina with a shot that ended up in the net of the goalkeeper referred to in the broadcast as “Dibu.” The clip, published July 19, showed the moment Spain’s bench could no longer sit still.

Telemundo reported that Spain’s technical staff embraced after the goal, while coach Luis de la Fuente went looking for Rodri, who was shown unable to hold back tears.

The goal came in a final billed by Telemundo as Argentina against Spain, with the match taking place in New York according to the network’s pregame coverage. Telemundo’s live coverage also described Spain as winning the World Cup and showed fans celebrating what it called a historic triumph.

A late strike with the trophy in sight

Telemundo’s coverage framed Torres’ finish as the decisive moment of the final, with a related segment describing it as the goal that “vale un Mundial” for Spain. The network did not give a final score in the short clip description, but its live coverage identified Spain as the World Cup winner.

The timing made the moment even heavier. The goal arrived after the match had gone beyond regulation and into the second half of extra time, with both teams still waiting for a breakthrough, according to Telemundo’s description.

For Spain, the final was presented by Telemundo as a chance to claim a second star with a squad full of young talent. For Argentina, the network’s surrounding coverage cast the match as an attempt to defend the title and chase a second straight World Cup.

A final packed with flashpoints

The Torres goal was one of several major moments highlighted by Telemundo from the final. The network also listed a separate segment on Enzo Fernández receiving a red card and a heated exchange involving Lionel Messi and Marc Cucurella.

Telemundo’s coverage included scenes from the build-up as well, including Argentina’s arrival in New York, a pre-match address by Messi before the team took the field, and a feature on Spain assistant staff saying the team was calm and confident.

The network also pointed to the pageantry around the final, listing segments on Andrés Iniesta, Mario Kempes, Carlos Alcaraz and Hoyeon presenting the World Cup trophy, as well as a halftime show featuring Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna and BTS.

But the football moment Telemundo put at the center was Torres at 106 minutes: one left-footed finish, Spain’s bench in an embrace, De la Fuente searching for Rodri, and the midfielder in tears as Spain moved toward the trophy.

This story draws on original reporting from TELEMUNDO.com.