The 2026 World Cup final has ended. Spain scored the only goal of the match in extra time at the 106th minute through Ferran Torres, beating defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup for the second time in their history. Canadian singer Drake placed a bet worth 1.5 million USDT on Argentina to win in regular time via the crypto platform Stake before the match, but the entire wager failed.
Ferran Torres Breaks Through at the 106th Minute of Extra Time
Spain’s only goal came at the 106th minute of extra time: Pedro Porro cut across from the right flank, Nico Williams got the ball back at the back post, and Ferran Torres seized the chance to score. Had it not been for Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez’s multiple crucial saves, Spain might have changed the scoreline earlier.
The score remained 0-0 after 90 minutes. Argentina’s overall possession was relatively low, with tactics centered on slowing the tempo and wearing down their defense. This is Spain’s second time winning the World Cup since their triumph in 2010 at the South Africa World Cup.
Argentina Records Zero Shots on Target in 90 Minutes; Enzo Receives a Red Card
In the entire match, Argentina took only 2 shots, both coming late in extra time; by contrast, Spain finished with 20 shots. Argentina managed zero shots on target during the 90 minutes of regular time, until the 115th minute of extra time, when Messi finally registered Argentina’s first shot of the game.
In the closing stages of regular time, Enzo Fernández was sent off after receiving his second yellow card, forcing Argentina to play with 10 men for the entire stretch of extra time. Messi broke down in tears while receiving the silver medals at the award ceremony. Argentina had the chance to become one of the few teams to successfully defend the title after Brazil, but their attacking threat throughout the match was weak, and they failed to replicate the 2022 Qatar World Cup title script.
Drake’s 1.5 Million USDT Wagering Record on Stake
Before the game, Canadian singer Drake publicly placed a 1.5 million USDT bet via the crypto gambling platform Stake. The specific bet conditions and outcome are as follows:
Bet Amount: 1.5 million USDT
Betting Platform: Stake (crypto gambling platform)
Betting Condition: Argentina wins in regular time (within 90 minutes), excluding extra time and the PK shootout
Potential Payout If Hit: $5.175 million
Result: Completely missed (Argentina did not win in regular time)
Before the match, the prediction market Kalshi estimated Spain’s win rate in regular time at 43%, Argentina’s at about 28%, and a draw at about 32%. Drake went against the odds by backing Argentina, and in the end he lost the principal while also missing out on more than $5 million in potential payout.
FAQ
What was the score, the goal scorers, and the goal times in the 2026 World Cup final?
Spain scored the only goal in extra time at the 106th minute through Ferran Torres to beat Argentina 1-0; the final was held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, and the score remained 0-0 after 90 minutes of regular time.
What were Drake’s exact betting conditions, and why did it miss?
Drake bet 1.5 million USDT on Stake. The condition was that Argentina would win in regular time (within 90 minutes), excluding extra time and the PK shootout. Since Argentina failed to score within 90 minutes, the entire bet missed. Even if Argentina won in extra time or the PK shootout, Drake would not receive any payout.
How many World Cup titles has Spain won?
Spain won the 2026 World Cup, marking the second time in team history that they lifted the trophy, with the previous one coming in the 2010 South Africa World Cup. Before that, Spain also won the UEFA European Championship in 2024.
