FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Argentina vs. Spain

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Spain in the final against Messi, who is set to make the World Cup great

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(03:53 AM)

Spain wins the World Cup for the second time

Spain won the World Cup for the second time, defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time.

(03:32 AM)

Ferran Torres' goal in the 106th minute gave Spain a one-goal lead over Argentina in the World Cup final.

(03:28 AM)

The first half of extra time was tied.

The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey went into extra time after no goals were scored in the first half. The game remains tied at 0-0.

(03:06 AM)

The scheduled 90 minutes were tied.

The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey has been pushed into extra time after no goals were scored in the scheduled 90 minutes.

(03:04 AM)

Argentina limited to 10 players

Argentina were reduced to 10 men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off in second-half injury time.

(01:45 AM)

World Cup final tied goalless at halftime

The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey was tied at halftime.

(01:19 AM)

Argentina and Spain tied goalless until first hydration break

The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain is tied at 0-0 until the first hydration break.

(12:36 AM)

Spain are unbeaten in their last 37 matches played over 90 minutes.

Spain has won its first knockout round match since winning the 2010 World Cup. Spain is unbeaten in its last 37 matches played over 90 minutes.

(12:28 AM)

Yamal first player

Spain's 19-year-old Lamine Yamal is the first player to play in both the World Cup and European Championship finals at such a young age.

(12:04 AM)

Argentina makes 3 changes

Argentina have made three changes from the team that played England in the semi-final. Gonzalo Monteil, Rodrigo de Pal and Nico Gonzalez have been brought in to replace Nahuel Molina, Giuliano Simoni and Leonardo Paredes. Spain, on the other hand, have made no changes from the team that beat France 2-0 in the semi-final.

(12:00 AM)

Messi is 2 goals behind Mbappe

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has scored eight goals in the tournament, two goals behind France's Kylian Mbappe in the race for the Golden Boot. Messi has also won the Ballon d'Or twice, in 2014 and 2022.

(11:58 PM)

Messi becomes second player to play in three World Cup finals

Argentina captain Lionel Messi becomes the second player to play in three World Cup finals. Messi previously played in the 2014 and 2022 finals. Brazil's Cafu previously played in three World Cup finals in 1994, 1998 and 2002.

(11:56 PM)

Argentina in contention for fourth title, Spain in contention for second title

Argentina has previously won the World Cup in 1978, 1986 and the most recent edition in 2022, and has been runner-up three times. Spain has only reached the final once, winning the title in South Africa in 2010.

(11:47 PM)

Defending champions Argentina and European champions Spain are competing in the World Cup final.

Defending champions Argentina and European champions Spain will compete in the World Cup final on Monday at 1:45 am Nepali time. Argentina is bidding for its fourth and Spain for its second World Cup title.