Spain has goal disallowed in World Cup final, causing online outrage

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Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Spain has goal disallowed in World Cup final, causing online outrage
Summary

In the World Cup final on July 19, Spain had a goal disallowed at the start of extra time. The incident involved Nico Williams finding the net, but the refereeing decision came after a foul by a Spain player on Nicolás Otamendi. The ruling was met with complaints from the La Roja squad and widespread discontent on social media, particularly in Brazil. The controversy overshadowed the final moments of the match, igniting intense debate over the officiating.

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  • Spain's goal was ruled out for a foul in extra time.
  • Nico Williams scored, but the play was controversial.
  • La Roja players voiced their dissatisfaction with the call.
  • Social media outrage followed, with many disagreeing with the referee's decision.
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The biggest refereeing controversy of the World Cup final was saved for extra time.Spain had a goal disallowed right at the start of extra time, sparking plenty of complaints from La Roja players.The ...

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