Spain have become the first country in football history to simultaneously hold the FIFA Men’s World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup titles.
FIFA confirmed the historic achievement on Sunday after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New York.
Announcing the milestone on its official X account, FIFA celebrated Spain’s unprecedented accomplishment.
“History-makers Spain have become the first nation to hold both the @FIFAWorldCup and @FIFAWWC simultaneously!”
Spain secured the men’s title after Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time to defeat defending champions Argentina and claim the country’s second FIFA World Cup trophy.
The victory comes three years after Spain’s women’s national team won its first FIFA Women’s World Cup by defeating England 1-0 in the 2023 final in Sydney, with Olga Carmona scoring the winning goal.
By winning the 2026 men’s tournament while remaining the reigning women’s world champions, Spain achieved a feat no other nation has accomplished since the creation of both FIFA competitions.
The latest triumph further underlines Spain’s dominance in international football.
In addition to holding both World Cup titles, Spain’s men’s team also won the UEFA European Championship in 2024, while the women’s side has remained one of the strongest teams in world football since lifting its maiden global title in Australia and New Zealand.
The historic double cements Spain’s place among the most successful football nations of the modern era.
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