Emiliano Martínez shines with record saves in World Cup final for Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Emiliano Martínez is performing exceptionally in the World Cup final against Spain, having made 11 crucial saves as the match heads into extra time. He established a new record for the most saves in a World Cup final, surpassing previous benchmarks. Despite a broken finger on his right hand, Martínez has been vital in maintaining Argentina's defensive efforts, having already thwarted 10 shots from Spain during regular time. The match remains competitive as it continues into extra time.
- •Martínez has made 11 saves, a new World Cup final record.
- •He is playing with a broken finger on his right hand.
- •The match is currently in extra time, level with Spain.
- •Argentina and Spain have had intense competition throughout the match.
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina's Martinez plays cool in net, even as teammates turn reckless in historic World Cup final
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup final: Argentina's Emiliano Martínez breaks saves record to deny Spain and send game to extra time
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has injury scare after setting World Cup final record
"Emiliano Martinez was cool as could be in goal, even as impatience and frustration brewed among his fiery Argentine teammates. Playing with a broken finger, he broke a World Cup final record for saves. The star goalkeeper just couldn't hold up after Argentina's unyielding, ruthless aggression steered La Albiceleste into a red card and left them a man down in extra time.
"Emiliano Martínez was a brick wall in regular time for Argentina, saving 10 Spain attempts (and counting) as the match went into extra time.
"Martínez's 11 saves (and counting) shattered the previous record of 8 saves in a World Cup final.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 12:10 AMArgentina's Martinez plays cool in net, even as teammates turn reckless in historic World Cup final
Emiliano Martinez was cool as could be in goal, even as impatience and frustration brewed among his fiery Argentine teammates. Playing with a broken finger, he broke a World Cup final record for saves. The star goalkeeper just couldn't hold up after Argentina's unyielding, ruthless aggression steered La Albiceleste into a red card and left them a man down in extra time.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 9:38 PMWorld Cup final: Argentina's Emiliano Martínez breaks saves record to deny Spain and send game to extra time
Martínez's 11 saves (and counting) shattered the previous record of 8 saves in a World Cup final.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 9:34 PMArgentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has injury scare after setting World Cup final record
Emiliano Martínez was a brick wall in regular time for Argentina, saving 10 Spain attempts (and counting) as the match went into extra time.
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