The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between the Spain national football team and the Argentina national football team remained level at 0-0 after 90 minutes at New York New Jersey Stadium, setting up a dramatic finish to the biggest match in world football.
The Spain vs Argentina final lived up to its billing as Spain controlled possession and created the better chances throughout regulation, while defending champions Argentina relied on disciplined defending and outstanding goalkeeping to stay in the contest. Spain finished the 90 minutes with 65 percent possession and registered 15 shots, including nine on target, but failed to find a way past goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.
Argentina struggled to create attacking opportunities and became the first team to go an entire World Cup final without recording a shot on target during regulation. The match also produced late drama when Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card in stoppage time, forcing Argentina to play the remainder of the contest with 10 men.
Spain vs Argentina Match Statistics
The Spain vs Argentina showdown highlighted Spain’s dominance in nearly every attacking category. Midfielders Rodri and Fabián Ruiz controlled possession, while Lamine Yamal repeatedly threatened Argentina’s defense.
Despite Spain’s pressure, Martínez produced nine crucial saves to keep the score level. Argentina’s defensive line, led by Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martínez, absorbed wave after wave of attacks. The defending champions offered little going forward, with Lionel Messi and Julián Alvarez unable to test Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón.
Historic Stakes in the Final
The match concluded the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup and carried enormous historical importance. Argentina sought to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to win consecutive World Cup titles, while Spain chased their second World Cup title after their triumph in 2010.
The contest also featured a memorable generational battle between teenage star Lamine Yamal and his childhood idol Lionel Messi, who was widely expected to be playing in his final World Cup. With Argentina reduced to 10 players after Fernández’s dismissal, the closing stages promised a dramatic finish as the Spain vs Argentina final remained without a breakthrough.
First Extra-Time Update
The first half of extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final ended scoreless, with Spain unable to break down a resilient 10-man Argentina despite dominating possession and creating the better chances at MetLife Stadium.
Key Match Moments
91′ Kickoff: Spain begin the first period of extra time and immediately take control of possession, earning an early throw-in through Marc Cucurella.
93′ Disallowed Goal – Spain: Nico Williams finds the net, but the referee rules out the goal after spotting a foul on Nicolás Otamendi in the buildup.
95′ Corner – Spain: Lamine Yamal wins a corner after his cross is deflected. Pedri’s delivery is cleared by Cristian Romero.
96′ Offside – Spain: Nico Williams is caught offside after latching onto a long pass from Rodri.
98′ Double Substitution – Spain: Martín Zubimendi replaces Rodri, while Eric García comes on for Aymeric Laporte.
100′ Goal Kick – Argentina: Ferran Torres curls a long-range effort wide of the target.
101′ Substitution – Argentina: Marcos Senesi replaces Julián Álvarez as Argentina strengthen their defense.
103′ Throw-In – Spain: Gonzalo Montiel clears the ball out under pressure, giving Spain an attacking throw-in.
104′ Yellow Card – Argentina: An Argentine defender is booked for a tactical foul to stop Lamine Yamal.
105′ End of First Half of Extra Time: Emiliano Martínez punches away Spain’s final corner before the referee brings the first extra-time period to a close with the score still 0-0.
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