The National Team lost 1-0 in overtime with a goal from Ferran Torres. Emiliano Martínez was the great figure of Lionel Scaloni’s team.
The Argentine national team could not crown his great campaign in the World Cup 2026 and fell 1 to 0 against Spain in the final played in the United States. The group led by Lionel Scaloni resisted for much of the match thanks to an outstanding performance by Emiliano «Dibu» Martínezbut ended up giving in in the second extra time with a goal from Ferran Torres.
This way, Spain won his second World Cupafter the one obtained in South Africa 2010, while Argentina closed the competition as runners-up after reaching its second consecutive final.
Spain was superior from the beginning
The group led by Luis de la Fuente took center stage from the start of the match and managed possession of the ball, with Lamine Yamal as the main game generator. The first clear chance came in the opening minutes, although Dibu Martínez responded with confidence.
Argentina decided to wait and counterattack, but it was difficult for them to create danger on the goal defended by Unai Simon. The only approach of the first stage was a free kick from Rodrigo DePaul that Nicolás González could not connect.
As the minutes passed, Spain continued to dominate the actions and once again caused concern with shots from Mikel Oyarzabal y Marc Cucurellawhile the Albiceleste also suffered the injury of Lisandro Martínezreplaced before the break by Nicolas Otamendi.
The Drawing supported the National Team
In addition, Spanish dominance became even more marked. Argentina practically failed to get hold of the ball and was left behind in its own half, while the Argentine goalkeeper became the great figure of the match with several decisive interventions.
Scaloni’s modifications sought to breathe life into the team, but the development did not change and Spain continued to generate the best opportunities.
At the close of regulation time, Argentina suffered another blow with the expulsion of Enzo Fernándezwho saw the second yellow card after an infraction and left the team with ten players to play in extra time.
Ferran Torres defined the final
Already in extra time, Spain maintained control of the match and even scored a goal that was disallowed due to a previous infringement on Nicolás Otamendi.
However, with just a few minutes remaining, Nico Williams overflowed on the left, attended Ferran Torres and the forward defined inside the area to score the 1-0 that ended up defining the final.
Argentina reacted in the last moments and had a couple of approaches with Marcos Senesi y Giuliano Simeonebut could not find the tie.
With this result, the Argentine national team closed an outstanding participation in the World Cup 2026where they returned to compete in the final after the title won in Qatar 2022. Although they could not retain the crown, the team Lionel Scaloni He once again ranked among the best in the world and completed a tournament that reaffirmed his prominence in the elite of international football.
