Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute. Source: Infobae, La Vanguardia
Ferran Torres, who had been heavily criticized during the tournament, came off the bench and scored a left-footed volley from a cross by Nico Williams. Source: Infobae The goal sparked celebrations in Spain and brought comparisons to Andrés Iniesta's 2010 World Cup winner. Source: La Vanguardia
Throughout the tournament, the phrase "¡Oh Ferran!" went viral after influencer Rocío Domingo posted a video cheering for him. Domingo later said it was a joke among friends and never intended to sexualize or objectify the player. Source: La Vanguardia The phrase accompanied Ferran's goal and celebrations. Source: Infobae, La Vanguardia
Ferran acknowledged the criticism he faced and dedicated the goal to all Spaniards. Source: Infobae During the victory parade in Madrid, he wore a cap with "Make Spain Great Again". Source: La Vanguardia His club future remains unclear as the transfer window nears its end. Source: Infobae
““Estoy en shock, porque jamás pensé que iba a tener el alcance que ha tenido y que nos iba a dar el gol del Mundial. Ha sido una premonición.””
““El gol es de 47 millones de personas, no mío”, declaró antes de reconocer que había sido “muy criticado” a lo largo del torneo.”
“Del banquillo y las dudas a revulsivo y héroe”
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