[World Cup Final Live] Full-Time: Spain 1-0 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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113′ Spain 1-0 Argentina

Spain have another goal ruled out. Torres races through and calmly finishes into the bottom corner, but the assistant’s flag is up for offside, denying him a second goal of the night.

 

 

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106′ GOAL! Spain 1-0 Argentina

Spain finally break the deadlock! Moments after the restart, Ferran Torres finds the net to give La Roja a crucial lead in extra time. Argentina, down to 10 men, now have a mountain to climb

 

106′ Spain 0-0 Argentina

Messi slows Argentina’s attack before switching play to the left, but Porro reads it well and cuts out the danger.

98′ Spain 0-0 Argentina

The goal remains disallowed after a VAR review, with officials ruling that Otamendi was fouled in the build-up. Spain make a double substitution as Garcia and Zubimendi replace Rodri and Laporte.

96′ Spain 0-0 Argentina

Spain think they have taken the lead, but the goal is ruled out. Williams taps in from close range after Martinez’s save falls kindly to him, but the flag goes up immediately. VAR is now checking the decision.

91′ Spain 0-0 Argentina

Extra time is underway, with Spain immediately back on the ball as they look to make their numerical advantage count against the 10-man Argentines.

 

FULL-TIME (90 mins): Spain 0-0 Argentina

The deadlock remains unbroken after 90 minutes as the final heads into extra time. Argentina will now have to play the additional 30 minutes with 10 men following Fernandez’s late red card. Can the holders dig deep and hold on?

90+4′ Spain 0-0 Argentina

DRAMA LATE ON! Fernandez is sent off after picking up a second yellow card for a late challenge. The dismissal sparks heated scenes on the pitch as players from both sides clash in the closing moments of the final.

 

 

Enzo Fernandez has been sent out for a second yellow card!

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83′ Spain 0-0 Argentina

Fernandez goes into the referee’s book after reacting angrily when his appeals for a foul are waved away following a challenge in midfield.

 

65′ – Spain are turning on the screw, piling pressure on Argentina in search of a goal.

Even Lionel Messi had to take up defensive duties! Still goalless and the hydration break is on!#WorldCup#WorldCupFinal#EspArg

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62′ Spain 0-0 Argentina

Yamal’s free-kick crashes into the defensive wall as Spain fail to make the set-piece count. Luis de la Fuente responds with a double change, bringing on Ferran Torres and Pedri for Oyarzabal and Fabian Ruiz.

51′ Spain 0-0 Argentina

Tempers flare as Paredes catches Rodri with a late shoulder challenge, leading to a brief confrontation between players from both sides.

 

48′ Spain 0-0 Argentina

Argentina threaten from a corner after Messi’s delivery is blocked by the first defender. The ball then takes a touch off an Argentine player and rolls out for a Spain goal kick.

 

46′ Spain 0-0 Argentina

The second half is underway. Baena gets an early opportunity for Spain, but fails to make clean contact with the ball as the European champions look to make a fast start after the break.

 

Colombian singer Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy perform during the halftime show of the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.

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45′  Half-Time: Spain 0-0 Argentina

 

HT: It is the end of the opening half between Spain and Argentina.

The defending champions are yet to assert themselves in the game.

Spain are making inroads but remain unable to produce any goals despite waves of dominance. #SpaArg#WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/xB0DBZnHGJ

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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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