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How Ferran Torres, Spain's Scrutinized Backup Striker, Became Its World Cup Hero
- Ferran Torres — a second-half substitute — scored the 106th-minute winner in extra time after Nico Williams headed Pedro Porro’s cross back to him.
- Young Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro sparked the move, and Argentina had been down to 10 men following Enzo Fernández’s red card.
- Spain knocked off defending champions Argentina to win their second World Cup; Torres celebrated wildly and called the moment “destiny.”
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