Ferran Torres scores historic goal echoing Iniesta’s 2010 World Cup winner

Ferran Torres etched his name into Spain’s Euro 2024 legacy with a last-minute winner that mirrored Andrés Iniesta’s legendary 2010 World Cup final strike. The 23-year-old winger curled a curling effort past the keeper in the 93rd minute, sealing a 2-1 victory over Switzerland in Seville on 18 June 2026.

What happened in the 93rd minute?

Torres’ thunderous left-footed strike flew into the top corner from 22 yards, leaving Yann Sommer rooted to the spot. The goal completed a dramatic comeback after Switzerland had twice led through Manuel Akanji and Breel Embolo. Spain’s equalizer came via a 90th-minute header from Rodri, but Torres stole the headlines with the winner in stoppage time.

Why it matters for Ferran Torres

The goal marked Torres’ third strike in a major tournament this year, following strikes against Croatia and Germany. It also drew direct comparisons to Iniesta’s 2010 World Cup final goal against the Netherlands: the same tournament where Spain claimed their first-ever world title. Torres now sits on four goals in his last six appearances for La Roja, a run that has silenced critics questioning his consistency in high-pressure games.

How the match unfolded before Torres’ strike

Spain started brightly but fell behind inside 20 minutes when Akanji rose highest to power in a corner. Embolo doubled the lead in the 45th minute, heading home after a defensive mix-up. Rodri pulled one back from close range in the 90th, setting up the dramatic finale. The Swiss side, managed by Murat Yakin, had looked solid defensively until the dying seconds exposed their vulnerability.

What comes next for Torres and Spain

Spain advance to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, where they’ll face either France or Belgium. Torres will aim to keep his scoring streak alive as Luis de la Fuente’s side push for a first major trophy since 2012. The winger’s form has already caught the eye of Premier League scouts, with Arsenal and Chelsea among reported admirers. For now, though, the focus stays on Euro 2024 and Torres’ growing reputation as a big-game player.