Spain’s Ferran Torres, known for his crucial goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final victory against Argentina, has a lesser-known link to Assam. Back in 2017, Torres displayed his skills at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati during the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in India. He played for Spain against France in a match at the same venue, impressing fans with his talent.
Torres, a standout player even then, helped Spain secure a 2-1 victory over France in the closely contested game. Despite being a promising youth player at the time, Torres went on to become a key player in Spain’s World Cup triumph nearly a decade later. His journey from a young talent to a World Cup hero has reignited memories of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Assam, a significant event for football in the region.
The matches at Sarusajai Stadium during the U-17 World Cup provided local fans with the chance to witness future football stars in action before they rose to global fame. With Torres now celebrated as a World Cup final match-winner, the people of Assam can proudly remember his earlier presence in Guwahati, long before his historic goal in the World Cup final.
