Final ·
Spain
4-1-2-3
WinnerHT: 0-0
Argentina
4-4-2
Updated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
0–0
After Extra Time
1–0
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Spain
4-1-2-3
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Argentina
4-4-2
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · After Extra Time
Spain lifted the final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey with a 1-0 win over Argentina after extra time, a narrow outcome that was decided by Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. The match stayed level through ordinary time, then turned late under the pressure of a Final that finished 1-0 and sent Spain home with the winner. For fans in Malta following Sunday 19 July, 21:00 CEST, this was the kind of tight knockout night that rewards patience and one clean finish.
The first half ended 0-0, and the same score held through ordinary time, which showed how little space either side gave away across 120 minutes. Spain used a 4-1-2-3 shape, while Argentina lined up in a 4-4-2, and the balance remained fine for long spells. The winning moment arrived only after the game had stretched into extra time, when Ferran Torres made the difference with the only goal of the contest. That single strike was enough because Argentina never found a reply after 106 minutes.
Discipline played a clear part in the way the evening unfolded. Argentina collected yellow cards in the 41st, 52nd and 82nd minutes, then a second yellow card in the 90th minute, followed by further bookings in the 90th, 105th and 111th minutes. Those moments pushed the match deeper into Spain's control and made the closing stages even more difficult for Argentina to manage. At a venue that held 80663, the tension was visible in the timing of the cautions and the long wait for the first goal.
For Malta readers, the official competition partners or local rights holder would be the route to follow for coverage linked to this World Cup Final Stage Final, with Sunday 19 July, 21:00 CEST the reference point for the night. The 1-0 score line also underlined how quickly a final can swing on one chance after a long stretch of balance. Spain's 4-1-2-3 eventually found the decisive break, while Argentina's 4-4-2 could not produce an answer before the finish.
Ferran Torres took player of the match honours on the back of the only goal, and that single finish decided a Final that was still level at full time. Spain's win after extra time gave the home side the decisive edge in a contest shaped by patience, discipline and one late moment. For fans in Malta, it was a clear reminder that the biggest nights are often settled by the smallest margins.
The result leaves Spain as the winner of the World Cup Final Stage Final, with the decisive goal arriving in the 106th minute and the match ending 1-0 after extra time.
Pre-Match Analysis · After Extra Time
Spain and Argentina will walk into the World Cup Final Stage Final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey with the title line hanging over every minute. For fans in Malta, the timing is ideal at Sunday 19 July, 21:00 CEST, and the scale of the occasion is exactly what the Final should deliver: two heavyweight names, one decisive night, and no room for recovery once the match starts. Luis de la Fuente will send Spain in with the demands of a final already clear, while Lionel Scaloni will ask Argentina to meet the same pressure with the same calm.
The setting gives the contest its own edge. MetLife Stadium, New Jersey is the stage, and the Final in World Cup Final Stage is the kind of fixture that turns details into headlines. Spain will need control, structure, and patience, while Argentina will be looking to impose themselves in a match where momentum can shift quickly. For supporters in Malta, the appeal is simple: this is a rare chance to watch two elite sides meet in a game where every decision can shape the outcome and every passage of play can alter the story.
There is also a strong managerial angle. Luis de la Fuente and Lionel Scaloni arrive with clear identities attached to their teams, and the Final will test how well those identities hold up under maximum pressure. In a one-off contest, the balance between control and adaptation often decides the result, and both coaches will know that the margins are likely to be small. With Spain and Argentina both carrying the weight of expectation, the opening exchanges may tell their own story about who settles first and who is forced to chase the rhythm.
The Malta audience will have a straightforward viewing path through the listed official options, with beIN and DAZN MT both available for those following the Final. That matters in a match of this size, because a final invites shared viewing and immediate reaction, especially when the names involved are Spain and Argentina. The competitive frame is fixed by the competition itself: World Cup Final Stage, Final, and the simplicity of that setup leaves the focus where it belongs, on how each side handles the pressure of the night in New Jersey.
At this level, the most telling sign is often composure, and both Spain and Argentina will know that the Final will reward the side that handles the occasion best. With the match set for MetLife Stadium, New Jersey and the kickoff fixed for Sunday 19 July, 21:00 CEST, the stakes are already defined for Malta's audience and for everyone else tuning in to the closing night. The result will decide the destination of the title, and that alone gives the evening its force.
Whichever side finds control first in New Jersey will shape the final outcome, and Malta-based viewers will see the title settled in one decisive step on Sunday 19 July, 21:00 CEST.
Spain secured their second FIFA World Cup title after Ferran Torres struck a dramatic extra-time winner to defeat defending champions Argentina 1-0…
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle.
Ball possession: Spain: 65%, Argentina: 35%.
Mikel Merino from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Obstruction as Marc Cucurella cuts off the run of Nicolas Otamendi. A free-kick is awarded.
Unai Simon from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Eric Garcia is penalised for pushing Nicolas Otamendi
Nicolas Tagliafico is penalised for pushing Pau Cubarsi
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nicolas Tagliafico wins an air challenge against Mikel Merino
Goal kick for Spain
Giuliano Simeone from Argentina sends an effort wide of target
Giuliano Simeone goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Giuliano Simeone but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Giuliano Simeone finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Nicolas Tagliafico creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Lionel Messi from Argentina swings in the corner from the right.
Martin Zubimendi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Facundo Medina is blocked
Unai Simon could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Lionel Messi from Argentina swings in the corner from the right.
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Eric Garcia from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Spain: 66%, Argentina: 34%.
Nico Williams is penalised for pushing Marcos Senesi
Nicolas Otamendi wins an air challenge against Mikel Merino
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mikel Merino comes back onto the field.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Mikel Merino is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Mikel Merino is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Mikel Merino successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Lionel Messi is blocked
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Argentina
Spain are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Spain: 67%, Argentina: 33%.
Goal kick for Spain
Lionel Messi from Argentina takes a short corner kick from the right.
Eric Garcia from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Ferran Torres from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dangerous challenge by Nico Williams from Spain. Leandro Paredes on the receiving end of that.
Pedri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ferran Torres from Spain is ruled offside
Nico Williams from Spain is ruled offside
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Tagliafico from Argentina trips Mikel Merino
The referee shows Alexis Mac Allister the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The referee signals a free kick as Alexis Mac Allister from Argentina trips Marc Cucurella
Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Spain: 67%, Argentina: 33%.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
The cross by Nicolas Tagliafico from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Lamine Yamal is penalised for pushing Nicolas Tagliafico
Spain managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
Pedro Porro made the key pass for the goal!
Nico Williams provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O O O A A L - Ferran Torres scores with the left foot.
Nico Williams creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The cross by Pedro Porro from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
The second half of extra time is underway
The first half of Extra time is over.
Ball possession: Spain: 67%, Argentina: 33%.
Giuliano Simeone is penalised for pushing Pedro Porro
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Pau Cubarsi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Giuliano Simeone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain are trying to create something here.
Nicolas Tagliafico makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nahuel Molina makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Spain: 68%, Argentina: 32%.
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee is not having the complaints from Lionel Scaloni who is given a yellow card for dissent
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Leandro Paredes successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Nico Williams is blocked
Spain are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Argentina
Mikel Merino directs a header agonizingly wide of the post. So nearly a goal!
The cross by Nico Williams from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Eric Garcia wins an air challenge against Lionel Messi
Goal kick for Argentina
Argentina with a clear defensive substitution.
Julian Alvarez is leaving the field to be replaced by Marcos Senesi in a tactical substitution.
Lamine Yamal from Spain tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Nahuel Molina from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Lionel Messi is penalised for pushing Pau Cubarsi
Nicolas Otamendi from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Giuliano Simeone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Spain: 67%, Argentina: 33%.
The game is restarted
Aymeric Laporte is leaving the field to be replaced by Eric Garcia in a tactical substitution.
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Rodri is leaving the field to be replaced by Martin Zubimendi in a tactical substitution.
Emiliano Martinez is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Dangerous challenge by Mikel Merino from Spain. Nicolas Otamendi on the receiving end of that.
The cross by Pedro Porro from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Spain are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Spain: 67%, Argentina: 33%.
Giuliano Simeone is penalised for pushing Aymeric Laporte
Goal kick for Argentina
The referee signals a free kick as Pedri from Spain trips Alexis Mac Allister
Oooh... that was a sitter! Nico Williams should have scored from that position
Nico Williams sends a header towards goal, but Emiliano Martinez is there to comfortably save it
Pedri creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Lamine Yamal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Julian Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Spain
Obstruction as Pedro Porro cuts off the run of Nicolas Tagliafico. A free-kick is awarded.
Spain are trying to create something here.
The first half of extra time is underway
We're waiting for extra time
Ball possession: Spain: 66%, Argentina: 34%.
Nicolas Tagliafico from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nico Williams from Spain takes a short corner kick from the right.
Lamine Yamal sends a direct free kick on target, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
The referee signals a free kick as Leandro Paredes from Argentina trips Ferran Torres
Spain are trying to create something here.
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Spain: 66%, Argentina: 34%.
Pau Cubarsi is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
SENT OFF! - Enzo Fernandez gets his 2nd yellow card and is dismissed!
SENT OFF! - Enzo Fernandez is sent off after his second bookable offence
Reckless challenge there. Enzo Fernandez commits a rough foul on Pau Cubarsi
Good effort by Nico Williams as he directs a shot on target, but Emiliano Martinez saves it
Spain start a counter attack
Unai Simon from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee is not having the complaints from Cristian Romero who is given a yellow card for dissent
Obstruction as Aymeric Laporte cuts off the run of Lionel Messi. A free-kick is awarded.
Ferran Torres is penalised for pushing Nicolas Otamendi
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Leandro Paredes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Argentina
Ball possession: Spain: 66%, Argentina: 34%.
Rodri fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nahuel Molina makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Argentina
Ferran Torres from Spain sends an effort wide of target
Ferran Torres goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ferran Torres but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ferran Torres finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Mikel Merino creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Facundo Medina from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Spain: 65%, Argentina: 35%.
The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Fernandez from Argentina trips Mikel Merino
Nahuel Molina makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mikel Merino wins an air challenge against Nicolas Otamendi
Argentina are in control of the ball.
The referee is not having the complaints from Enzo Fernandez who is given a yellow card for dissent
Enzo Fernandez fouls an opponent
Spain are trying to create something here.
Giuliano Simeone is penalised for pushing Marc Cucurella
Aymeric Laporte sends a header towards goal, but Emiliano Martinez is there to comfortably save it
Nico Williams creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Lamine Yamal from Spain takes a short corner kick from the right.
Nicolas Tagliafico from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Spain: 63%, Argentina: 37%.
Pau Cubarsi wins an air challenge against Julian Alvarez
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nico Williams swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Nahuel Molina from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pau Cubarsi shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
Pau Cubarsi tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Emiliano Martinez
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Facundo Medina relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Pedri shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
Pedri tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Emiliano Martinez
Spain are trying to create something here.
Leandro Paredes is penalised for pushing Mikel Merino
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Alejandro Baena is leaving the field to be replaced by Nico Williams in a tactical substitution.
Dani Olmo is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikel Merino in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Spain: 62%, Argentina: 38%.
Goal kick for Argentina
Spain are trying to create something here.
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Alexis Mac Allister makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Pedri from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Argentina start a counter attack
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Pedri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Argentina are in control of the ball.
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The match resumes with a drop ball
Rodrigo De Paul is leaving the field to be replaced by Giuliano Simeone in a tactical substitution.
Cristian Romero is injured and is replaced by Facundo Medina.
Ball possession: Spain: 64%, Argentina: 36%.
Today's attendance is 80663
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Ferran Torres sends a header towards goal, but Emiliano Martinez is there to comfortably save it
Lamine Yamal creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Alexis Mac Allister relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lamine Yamal swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Nicolas Tagliafico from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Nahuel Molina successfully blocks the shot
Dani Olmo from Spain heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
Emiliano Martinez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Leandro Paredes from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alexis Mac Allister relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lamine Yamal swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Spain: 63%, Argentina: 37%.
Dani Olmo shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
Dani Olmo tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Emiliano Martinez
Nahuel Molina from Argentina concedes a foul on Alejandro Baena but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Spain are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Argentina
The ref blows his whistle. Nicolas Otamendi charged Ferran Torres from behind and it's a free-kick
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Fabian Ruiz is leaving the field to be replaced by Pedri in a tactical substitution.
Mikel Oyarzabal is leaving the field to be replaced by Ferran Torres in a tactical substitution.
Julian Alvarez from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Enzo Fernandez successfully blocks the shot
Lamine Yamal takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
The referee signals a free kick as Leandro Paredes from Argentina trips Pedro Porro
Ball possession: Spain: 62%, Argentina: 38%.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Nicolas Tagliafico makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Julian Alvarez wins an air challenge against Pau Cubarsi
Goal kick for Argentina
Gonzalo Montiel is leaving the field to be replaced by Nahuel Molina in a tactical substitution.
Alejandro Baena from Spain takes a short corner kick from the right.
Gonzalo Montiel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain with a potentially dangerous attack.
Julian Alvarez from Argentina commits a foul by elbowing Aymeric Laporte
Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain start a counter attack
Ball possession: Spain: 61%, Argentina: 39%.
Lamine Yamal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Alejandro Baena is penalised for pushing Gonzalo Montiel
Pedro Porro is penalised for pushing Julian Alvarez
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Cristian Romero makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The game is restarted
The referee shows Leandro Paredes the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
Leandro Paredes is penalised for pushing Rodri
Fabian Ruiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dangerous challenge by Alejandro Baena from Spain. Gonzalo Montiel on the receiving end of that.
Alexis Mac Allister wins an air challenge against Pau Cubarsi
The referee signals a free kick as Alejandro Baena from Spain trips Rodrigo De Paul
Ball possession: Spain: 63%, Argentina: 37%.
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Argentina are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Spain
Mikel Oyarzabal relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lionel Messi swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Argentina are in control of the ball.
Pau Cubarsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alejandro Baena shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
Alejandro Baena tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Emiliano Martinez
Nicolas Tagliafico could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Cristian Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nico Gonzalez is leaving the field to be replaced by Leandro Paredes in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Spain: 65%, Argentina: 35%.
Cristian Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain trips Lionel Messi
Spain are in control of the ball.
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Pedro Porro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Unai Simon relieves the pressure with a clearance
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nicolas Tagliafico makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Argentina
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Spain: 64%, Argentina: 36%.
Lisandro Martinez is injured and is replaced by Nicolas Otamendi.
Goal kick for Argentina
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Marc Cucurella fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Spain are trying to create something here.
Alexis Mac Allister could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Argentina are in control of the ball.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Yellow card for Lisandro Martinez
Lisandro Martinez is shown a yellow card by the referee
Reckless challenge there. Lisandro Martinez commits a rough foul on Mikel Oyarzabal
Marc Cucurella from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Gonzalo Montiel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Spain: 65%, Argentina: 35%.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Pau Cubarsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mikel Oyarzabal shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
Mikel Oyarzabal tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Emiliano Martinez
Fabian Ruiz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Enzo Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Julian Alvarez from Argentina goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rodri
Lisandro Martinez from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cristian Romero from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Gonzalo Montiel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alejandro Baena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Enzo Fernandez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Cristian Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nicolas Tagliafico from Argentina goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rodri
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marc Cucurella from Spain is ruled offside
Spain are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Spain: 63%, Argentina: 37%.
The referee signals a free kick as Julian Alvarez from Argentina trips Pedro Porro
Rodri from Spain goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alexis Mac Allister
Argentina are in control of the ball.
Cristian Romero from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Nicolas Tagliafico relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nico Gonzalez wins an air challenge against Pedro Porro
Goal kick for Argentina
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Enzo Fernandez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Spain: 61%, Argentina: 39%.
Nicolas Tagliafico from Argentina goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lamine Yamal
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Alexis Mac Allister hand-balls
Alexis Mac Allister controls the ball with his hand
The game is restarted
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Ball possession: Spain: 62%, Argentina: 38%.
Rodri from Spain goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lionel Messi
Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Rodrigo De Paul from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Lisandro Martinez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nico Gonzalez from Argentina is ruled offside
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain is ruled offside
Lisandro Martinez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dangerous challenge by Dani Olmo from Spain. Enzo Fernandez on the receiving end of that.
Ball possession: Spain: 66%, Argentina: 34%.
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain are trying to create something here.
Dangerous challenge by Nicolas Tagliafico from Argentina. Dani Olmo on the receiving end of that.
Pedro Porro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Emiliano Martinez from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Spain
The ref blows his whistle. Alejandro Baena charged Lionel Messi from behind and it's a free-kick
Argentina are in control of the ball.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: Spain: 68%, Argentina: 32%.
Reckless challenge there. Alexis Mac Allister commits a rough foul on Dani Olmo
Fabian Ruiz wins an air challenge against Enzo Fernandez
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nico Gonzalez from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cristian Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alejandro Baena from Spain swings in the corner from the right.
Lisandro Martinez from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pau Cubarsi wins an air challenge against Julian Alvarez
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Spain: 63%, Argentina: 37%.
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lamine Yamal is penalised for pushing Nicolas Tagliafico
Alexis Mac Allister could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Gonzalo Montiel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Spain are in control of the ball.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Unai Simon relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aymeric Laporte could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rodrigo De Paul could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Good effort by Lamine Yamal as he directs a shot on target, but Emiliano Martinez saves it
Dani Olmo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Ball possession: Spain: 37%, Argentina: 63%.
Gonzalo Montiel from Argentina goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alejandro Baena
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Argentina are in control of the ball.
Argentina are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Pedro Porro from Spain trips Nico Gonzalez
Spain are in control of the ball.
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
Argentina kick-off, and the game is underway.
The kick-off has been delayed.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to New York/New Jersey Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to New York/New Jersey Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to New York/New Jersey Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to New York/New Jersey Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to New York/New Jersey Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from New York/New Jersey Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Malta have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Malta broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Malta is Sunday 19 July 2026 at 21:00 CEST.
Local broadcast partners for Malta have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Malta broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
In the last 8 meetings between Spain and Argentina, Spain have 0 wins, there have been 0 draws, and Argentina have 0 wins.
This is the World Cup Final Stage at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, in USA.
Status
Finished AET
Attendance
80,663
Minute
120+5'
Winner
Spain
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