Foios celebrates historic World Cup winner by Ferran Torres

Foios, a town of about 8,000 near Valencia, erupted in celebration after local native Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute of the World Cup final, giving Spain a 1-0 victory over Argentina and its second world title. Hundreds packed the Plaça del Poble to watch on a giant screen, erupting when Torres turned in Nico Williams' header.

Mayor Sergi Ruiz called it "historic that a son of the town gives the World Cup to Spain, something that will be remembered for decades" Source: Infobae. The town plans to name Torres a "hijo predilecto" (favorite son) and is organizing a reception once his schedule allows.

Torres' family, who traveled to the U.S. for the final, are well-known in the community. His second aunt Laura Donderis said she had a premonition: "When he went out to play, I thought: this kid has to score a goal. It's an honor; he always says he is from here" Source: ABC. Another local noted the unfair pressure Torres has faced Source: Infobae. The goal also holds special meaning as Torres had previously paid tribute to the victims of the 2024 DANA floods in Valencia Source: La Vanguardia.

The victory places Torres among only five Valencian players to win a men's World Cup, alongside Raúl Albiol from 2010 Source: La Vanguardia.