Spain's potential World Cup-winning goal disallowed against Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:36 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
In the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, Spain thought it had scored the winning goal in extra time against Argentina. Nico Williams found the net, but the effort was disallowed for a foul by Mikel Merino on Nicolás Otamendi. Referee Slavko Vinčić used video replays to confirm the foul, which occurred prior to the goal. With Argentina down to 10 men after Enzo Fernandez's red card late in regulation, Spain continued to seek an advantage. Ferran Torres eventually scored in the 106th minute.
- •Spain thought it scored a late goal in the final
- •Referee disallowed the goal for a foul on Otamendi
- •Merino stepped on Otamendi's foot in the box
- •Argentina is playing with 10 men after Fernandez's dismissal
- •Ferran Torres scored for Spain in the 106th minute
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina didn't get a shot on goal against Spain in World Cup final
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Why didn't Spain goal count vs. Argentina? Explaining World Cup final call
"Spain thought it scored the game-winning goal in the World Cup final, but it was disallowed after the referee called a foul. Here's what happened.
"Argentina's attack was unable to get a shot on goal against Spain, a history-making performance for the World Cup champions.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 10:25 PMArgentina didn't get a shot on goal against Spain in World Cup final
Argentina's attack was unable to get a shot on goal against Spain, a history-making performance for the World Cup champions.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 9:36 PMWhy didn't Spain goal count vs. Argentina? Explaining World Cup final call
Spain thought it scored the game-winning goal in the World Cup final, but it was disallowed after the referee called a foul. Here's what happened.
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