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Argentina falls to Spain in FIFA World Cup 2026 final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 11:20 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Argentina falls to Spain in FIFA World Cup 2026 final

Summary

Spain claimed victory against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final held in New York. The match concluded with Spain dominating possession, restricting Argentina to no shots during regulation. Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute, securing Spain's win after a tense battle extending into extra time. The match ended chaotically, with two Argentine players receiving red cards amid escalating tensions. Key Argentine player ratings indicated a lackluster performance, highlighted by Lionel Messi's struggles to find service.

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•Spain retained possession, limiting Argentina to no shots in regulation time.
•Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the 106th minute.
•Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Leandro Paredes both received red cards.
•Lionel Messi struggled with service throughout the match.
•Emiliano Martinez was awarded a high rating for his performance despite the loss.

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11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi Gets 6/10 | Argentine Players Rated After Losing To Spain In The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

What they're saying

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Agony. Pure, unadulterated agony in New York in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.Luis de la Fuente has guided Spain to the absolute summit of world football, leaving Argentina broken, bloodied, and utter...
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