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Spain vs Argentina

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Date & Time
Sun 19th July 2026 9:00pm Local
Sun 19th July 2026 7:00pm UTC

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Argentina @ Spain

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League
FIFA World Cup

Season
2026

Round
Round 200

Weather

Sunny

Status
AET

Location
East Rutherford, NJ
United States

MetLife Stadium
(80,663 Attendance)

Torres

(106')

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Home Team Lineup

Olmo Merino 75	Ruiz 62	Cubarsí
Laporte Eric Garcí 99	Rodri Zubimendi 99	Simón
Baena Williams 75	Oyarzabal Torres 62	Cucurella
Yamal	Porro

Away Team Lineup

Paul Simeone 70	Fernández	Allister
Romero Medina 70	Martínez Otamendi 44	Álvarez Senesi 102
Martinez	Tagliafico	González Paredes 46
Messi	Montiel Molina 58

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Total passes

852

463

Passes accurate

762

357

Passes %

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1.94

0.22

goals_prevented

1.81

Description

An electric atmosphere takes over the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as Euro 2024 winners Spain go toe-to-toe with reigning world titleholders Argentina in a dream 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. The primary hurdle for both powerhouse teams is maintaining tactical structure and handling the intense psychological strain of a legacy-defining final on the global stage. The objective for Luis de la Fuente’s men is to control the midfield engine room through possession, using their rapid wing threats to stretch the opponent's backline and unlock defensive spaces. Concurrently, the mission for Lionel Scaloni’s tactical unit centers on maintaining defensive resilience while weaponizing sharp counter-press overloads, relying on the genius of Lionel Messi to spark clinical attacking transitions and successfully defend their global crown.

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Result Description

Spain are the champions of the world for the second time in their history after securing a dramatic 1–0 extra-time victory over Argentina in a thrilling World Cup Final. The match was defined by absolute tactical dominance from La Roja, who registered 20 attempts at goal compared to just two from a deeply defensive Albiceleste side. Despite creating several premium opportunities, Spain saw an early Nico Williams goal disallowed under controversial circumstances following a foul call in the box. Argentina's defensive assignment grew even more severe deep into second-half stoppage time when midfield linchpin Enzo Fernández picked up his second yellow card for an aggressive challenge on Pau Cubarsí, reducing the reigning champions to 10 men right before the final whistle of normal time. The critical breakthrough arrived in the 106th minute of extra time when substitute Ferran Torres forever etched his name into Spanish football folklore, connecting perfectly at the second post to smash home the tournament-winning goal. Argentina fought desperately to mount a late response through a series of dangerous Lionel Messi corner kicks, but a missed close-range opportunity from Giuliano Simeone sealed their fate. The historic triumph earns Spain their second star, 16 years after their maiden crown in South Africa.