The regular time of the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina ended with a score of 0-0. The winner will be decided in extra time. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
After the break, Argentina tried to increase their activity: Lionel Scaloni brought on Leandro Paredes for Nicolas Gonzalez, and later made several more substitutions. However, the South American team created almost no real dangerous chances at Unai Simon's goal.
Spain, as in the first half, had more possession and threatened Emiliano Martinez's goal more often. Early in the second half, Alex Baena shot from outside the box, then Dani Olmo and Mikel Oyarzabal organized a quick attack that Nicolas Otamendi managed to stop.
The most notable period for the Spaniards came in the middle of the half. Olmo forced Martinez to tip the ball over the bar with a long-range shot, and after Lamine Yamal's run down the right flank, Ferran Torres headed the ball, but the Argentine goalkeeper collected it.
In stoppage time, Argentina were reduced to ten men. In the 90+3rd minute, Enzo Fernandez received a second yellow card after a challenge with Pau Cubarsi and was sent off.
After that, Spain earned a dangerous free kick near the opponent's penalty area. Yamal curled the ball over the wall and aimed for the corner of the goal, but Emiliano Martinez stretched and tipped it over for a corner.
After 90 minutes, the teams failed to open the scoring. Argentina will start extra time with ten men.