According to Marca, the final in which Spain won their second star set TV ratings records.

Spain's victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be remembered not only for securing their second star, but also for setting a new record in Spanish television history as the most-watched FIFA World Cup match in the country. The intense atmosphere of the match and the outcome, decided in extra time, kept millions of viewers glued to their screens until the final whistle.

The match was broadcast simultaneously on La 1, Teledeporte, La 2 Cataluña, and DAZN, attracting an average audience of 15.7 million viewers and a staggering 87.1% audience share. More than 20.1 million people tuned in to watch the final at some point during the match, reflecting the immense nationwide attention this showdown generated.

A Final Etched in Television History

These figures make the Spain vs. Argentina match the most-watched FIFA World Cup match in Spanish television history and the second highest-rated program ever, surpassed only by "Un, dos, tres... responda otra vez," which aired in 1987. Furthermore, this achievement surpassed the viewership of the 2010 South Africa FIFA World Cup final, when Spain lifted their first ever FIFA World Cup trophy.

The Spanish team had already attracted significant attention throughout the tournament, but the final pushed the excitement to new heights. The battle for the second star and the closely contested match kept millions glued to their televisions as they awaited the final outcome.

Beyond the sporting success, this final also became an event capable of "paralyzing" the entire country for several hours. The second star has now been written into Spanish football history and, with its unprecedented viewership figures, has also been etched into Spanish television history.

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