World Cup Final
Spain 1 - 0 AET Argentina
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
L. Martinez 41'
↓ L. Martinez ↑N. Otamendi 44'
HT
↓ N. Gonzalez ↑L. Paredes 46'
L. Paredes 52'
↓ G. Montiel ↑N. Molina 58'
62' ↓ M. Oyarzabal ↑F. Torres
62' ↓ F. Ruiz ↑Pedri
↓ C. Romero ↑F. Medina 70'
↓ R. de Paul ↑G. Simeone 70'
75' ↓ D. Olmo ↑M. Merino
75' ↓ A. Baena ↑N. Williams
E. Fernandez 82'
C. Romero 90'+2
E. Fernandez 90'+3
E. Fernandez 90'+3
99' ↓ A. Laporte ↑E. Garcia
99' ↓ Rodri ↑M. Zubimendi
↓ J. Alvarez ↑M. Senesi 102'
L. Scaloni 104'
106' F. Torres (N. Williams)
A. Mac Allister 111'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Spain
Goalkeepers
Unai Simón 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
120
Minutes
Defenders
Pedro Porro 
MAGNET
113
Activity
113
Activity
99
Passes
14
Duels
Pau Cubarsí
MAGNET
136
Activity
136
Activity
126
Passes
10
Duels
Aymeric Laporte
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
92
Passes
4
Duels
Marc Cucurella 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Rodri
MAGNET
116
Activity
116
Activity
106
Passes
10
Duels
Fabián Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Lamine Yamal 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
9
Attempts
56%
Success %
Dani Olmo
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Alex Baena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Mikel Oyarzabal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
David Raya
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joan García
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Eric García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Pubill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Grimaldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedri 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Mikel Merino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martín Zubimendi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Llorente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Gavi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yéremy Pino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferran Torres 
CLUTCH HERO
106
Goal Time
106
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Nico Williams 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Borja Iglesias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Argentina
Goalkeepers
Emiliano Martínez
MAGNET
53
Activity
53
Activity
53
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Gonzalo Montiel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Cristian Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Lisandro Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
44
Entry
Nicolás Tagliafico 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Rodrigo De Paul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Enzo Fernández 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Alexis Mac Allister
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Lionel Messi 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Julián Alvarez 
NPC
102
Minutes
102
Minutes
12%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
BENCH
Gerónimo Rulli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Juan Musso
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nicolás Otamendi
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nahuel Molina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Senesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leandro Paredes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Exequiel Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Almada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentín Barco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovani Lo Celso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giuliano Simeone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Paz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Manuel López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lautaro Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Spain's Relentless Siege Breaks Argentina to Claim World Cup Glory
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. The ultimate prize is heading to Madrid after Spain turned a defensive marathon into a triumphant extra-time victory.
A MetLife Stadium Siege
Spain established a suffocating Intensity right from the opening whistle under the bright lights of MetLife Stadium. Dominating possession with a commanding 65%, Spain pinned Argentina deep into their own half. The European giants launched wave after wave of attacks, forcing 13 total corners and turning the pitch into a tilted battlefield. Midfield anchor Rodri dictated the tempo effortlessly, distributing the ball while the South Americans resorted to a staggering 25 fouls to disrupt the flow. The Stakes of a World Cup Final were monumental, yet the early phases felt remarkably one-sided as the attacking siege mounted with every passing minute.
Goalkeeping Heroics and Red Card Drama
The match devolved into an astonishing display of one-way traffic, yet the breakthrough remained elusive in normal time. The primary reason was Emiliano Martinez. The Argentine shot-stopper produced 11 phenomenal saves, single-handedly keeping his nation's dreams alive against a barrage of 20 Spanish shots. However, the Balance of the tie was irrevocably shattered when the South American side was reduced to ten men. Forced to navigate a relentless offensive storm with a numerical disadvantage, Argentina abandoned all attacking intent, managing just two total shots all evening and failing to register a single effort on target.
Extra Time Breakthrough
With normal time failing to separate the sides despite the glaring statistical disparity, the tension stretched into an additional thirty minutes. Eventually, the dam burst. Spain's unwavering patience and tactical superiority secured the decisive 1-0 breakthrough, avoiding the cruel lottery of a penalty shootout. The exhausted, depleted Argentine rearguard simply could not hold out forever. When the final whistle blew, it signaled the end of a grueling single-leg knockout tie. Spain win the World Cup, a fitting conclusion for a team that dominated every blade of grass to secure their ultimate crowning moment.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Spain's season?
It is the ultimate culmination. Spain officially lift the World Cup trophy, finishing their spectacular summer tournament undefeated and etching their names into football history forever.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A World Cup Final for the Ages
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 89/100. An off-the-charts Stakes rating underscores the obvious: this is the pinnacle of international football, with two flawless titans colliding for world supremacy.
The Setup
Both Spain and Argentina arrive on July 19, 2026, boasting perfect five-match winning streaks. That exceptional Form rating sets the grandest stage possible for an explosive and unforgettable encounter. Spain has been an impenetrable fortress throughout this tournament, conceding zero goals across their recent competitive run. They rely heavily on a star-studded, dynamic core that blends youth and experience, highlighted by the electrifying presence of Lamine Yamal. Conversely, Argentina brings a formidable Stars rating driven by lethal attacking efficiency, netting eight times recently to overcome every hurdle in their path. The Balance of this final is incredibly tight, reflecting two squads operating at the absolute peak of their powers, though the odds slightly favor the European side.
Key Battle
The clash out wide will dictate the ultimate tempo of the match. Pedro Porro has been immense for Spain, commanding the defensive flank with relentless energy. He faces the supreme test against Lionel Messi. The Argentine maestro is orchestrating attacks with devastating precision, meaning Porro will need sheer defensive perfection to cut off the supply lines to Lautaro Martínez in the box.
Our Prediction
Expect a tense, chess-like opening half before the game inevitably opens up. While Argentina possesses the individual brilliance to unlock any defense in the world, Spain's defensive solidity and relentless collective pressing make them our slight favorites to dictate the midfield. The South Americans will look to strike swiftly on the counter, but we expect Spain to edge out a narrow victory, perhaps needing extra time to secure the crown on the biggest stage of them all.