How Ferran Torres Built the Power and Speed to Score the Winning World Cup Final Goal

Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us?2 min readSPAIN FORWARD Ferran Torres made only one goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup—and the one that truly mattered. In a nail-biter final, Spain and Argentina were forced into extra time and in the 106th minute, Torres (a second-half substitute) scored the winning goal that decided the match and denied Argentina a second consecutive title.“It was the biggest moment in my life so far,” Torres says. “It was amazing, and how people reacted even if they were not from our country, it surprised me.”Torres is nicknamed “El Tiburón,” (Spanish for shark) for his mental resilience and discipline. In between games for FC Barcelona (and potentially Paris Saint-Germain), Torres focuses on short and intense workouts that targets a little bit of everything. He also makes sure to carve out time for leg day once or twice a week along with running for cardio. As important as exercise is his recovery. Torres says he prioritizes getting eight to nine hours of sleep and time in the sauna.Fresh off his win, Torres joined MH to talk about the workout that helped develop the core and lower body strength that helped him face off against the GOAT Lionel Messi and give La Roja their second World Cup win. In the video, he also discusses diet, his guilty pleasure sweet treat, and the meaning behind a special tattoo on his back.Ferran Torres’s Full-Body WorkoutPullup3 sets of 8 to 10 repsPushup3 sets of 15 to 20 repsSquat3 sets of 10 to 12 repsRunningCrunch3 sets of max repsFerran Torres’ Workout ApparelUnder Armour HeatGear OG CompressionCredit: RetailerUnder Armour UA Vanish Woven 2.0Under Armour UA Velociti SPD 5Credit: RetailerWant more celebrity workout routines? Check out all of our Train Like videos.Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, MS is the associate health & fitness for Men's Health and has previously written for CNN, Scientific American, Popular Science, and National Geographic before joining the brand. When she's not working, she's doing circus arts or working towards the perfect pull-up.