[LIVE UPDATES] Half-Time: Spain 0-0 Argentina

 

European champions Spain and defending champions Argentina are set for a blockbuster showdown in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with both sides aiming to cap remarkable campaigns by lifting football’s biggest prize, and you can follow live with Channels Television.

Spain head into the decider buoyed by an impressive victory over France in the semi-finals and are seeking a second World Cup crown, having last won the tournament in South Africa in 2010. Standing in their way, however, is an Argentina side led by Lionel Messi, who is looking to inspire the Albiceleste to a historic second consecutive World Cup triumph.

With two of international football’s most successful nations meeting on the grandest stage, fans can expect a fiercely contested battle for global supremacy.

 

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40′ — Lisandro Martínez of Argentina gets the first caution of the game against Spain. #SpaArg pic.twitter.com/fMGyex3G02

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39′ Spain 0-0 Argentina

Oyarzabal gets his first sight of goal after finding space on the edge of the box, but he fails to connect cleanly with his first-time effort, allowing Martinez to gather comfortably.

34′ Spain 0-0 Argentina

Argentina squander a promising set-piece as Messi opts for a short free-kick, but Spain react quickly to snuff out the danger and launch another attack.

30′ Spain 0-0 Argentina

Fernandez regains possession and attempts a long ball behind the Spanish defence, but no Argentine attacker can get on the end of it, allowing Spain to restart their build-up.

 

The game has continued after the first-half cooling break. It is still no goal for either side in a cagey affair between Spain and Argentina.

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25′ Hydration break in the final. Spain have enjoyed the better of the opening exchanges, but Yamal’s effort remains the game’s only clear chance. Argentina, meanwhile, continue to wait for opportunities to strike on the counter. Still Spain 0-0 Argentina

23′ Cucurella surges down the left flank, but his cross is blocked behind. Spain have another corner.

14′ Olmo goes down after a late challenge from Mac Allister, but the referee waves play on, much to the frustration of the Spanish players.

12′ Spain win a corner after Oyarzabal challenges for a cross from the left, forcing Martinez to turn the ball behind.

6′ Argentina threaten on the break, but Simon reacts quickly to race off his line and clear the danger. His clearance falls only as far as midfield, though the South Americans fail to capitalise on the loose ball.

5′ First chance of the final falls to Yamal. The Spanish star combines brilliantly with a teammate to break into the box, but his effort from a tight angle is comfortably saved by the goalkeeper.

2′ Porro clips Gonzalez after the Argentine winger wins possession and breaks up Spain’s passing rhythm.

KICK-OFF: The 2026 World Cup final is underway as Spain face Argentina at MetLife Stadium.

Spain are in their traditional red shirts, while Argentina are wearing their iconic blue-and-white stripes.

7:59′ The stage is set as both teams emerge for the pre-match ceremonies. Spain’s national anthem, the Marcha Real, rings around the stadium before Argentina’s Himno Nacional Argentino follows, moments after Shakira’s performance electrified the crowd.

 

 

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