World Cup ExplorerFeatured Story — July 19, 2026
Spain's Second Summit.Ferran Torres settled it deep into extra time in New Jersey.
Sixteen years after their first triumph, Spain returned to the summit of world football on American soil — Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to break Argentina's resistance and send the trophy back to Europe.
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Relive the 2006 World Cup
No World Cup match falls on this exact date — the tournament plays out across a five-week window every four years, so most days sit outside it.
Italy
World Cup Champion
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2026
World Cup 2026
New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford), United States
Champions
Spain
Runner-up: Argentina
ESP 1–0 ARG
2022
World Cup 2022
Lusail, Qatar
Champions
Argentina
Runner-up: France
ARG 3–3 FRA (4–2 pens.)
2018
World Cup 2018
Moscow, Russia
Champions
France
Runner-up: Croatia
FRA 4–2 CRO
2014
World Cup 2014
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Champions
Germany
Runner-up: Argentina
GER 1–0 ARG
2010
World Cup 2010
Johannesburg, South Africa
Champions
Spain
Runner-up: Netherlands
NED 0–1 ESP
2006
World Cup 2006
Berlin, Germany
Champions
Italy
Runner-up: France
ITA 1–1 FRA (5–3 pens.)
2002
World Cup 2002
Yokohama, Japan
Champions
Brazil
Runner-up: Germany
GER 0–2 BRA
Rivalry
A pairing with history.
Did You Know?
One fact from the World Cup archive.
Ravshan Ermatov has officiated more World Cup matches than any other referee: 11.
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90 Stadiums, 10 Countries
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