Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Ferran Torres' World Cup Goal Roots in Navi Mumbai
Ferran Torres scored the winning goal for Spain in the FIFA World Cup final in 2026.
This goal was special because Torres had played in India before, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, during the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
His teammate, Eric Garcia, also played there.
The owner of the stadium, Vijay Patil, was very happy to see Torres score and remembered watching him play as a young boy.
It was a great moment for everyone who had seen Torres play in India.
Ferran Torres scored the winning goal for Spain in the 106th minute of the FIFA World Cup final in 2026.
Torres and his teammate Eric Garcia had previously played at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai during the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Vijay Patil, the owner of DY Patil Stadium, watched the final and recalled seeing Torres play as a young boy.
Patil expressed his joy and amazement at seeing Torres score in the World Cup final.
The goal brought back memories of Torres' early footballing journey in India.
- Who
- Ferran Torres and Eric Garcia
- What
- Scored the winning goal in the FIFA World Cup final
- When
- 106th minute of the final in 2026
- Where
- Metlife Stadium, New Jersey, USA
- Why
- Torres and Garcia had previously played at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai during the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup
- Player
- Ferran Torres
- Team
- Spain
- Event
- FIFA World Cup Final 2026
- Goal Time
- 106th minute
- Venue
- Metlife Stadium, New Jersey
- Previous Connection
- 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India
- Stadium in India
- DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
- Teammate Also Played in India
- Eric Garcia