ArgentinavsSpain
ARG 0/ESP 1
Things to say
Spain edged Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the World Cup final at MetLife.
01
opener
Spain got it done, one-nil after extra time. Argentina hung in there but they just couldn't find the net. Took the whole 120 to break it.
02
key player
Martinez was unreal in the Argentina goal, eleven saves. Man basically dragged them to extra time on his own.
03
hot take
Messi had exactly one shot all match. When your talisman is that quiet, you're not winning a final.
04
deep cut
Cubarsi put up 121 accurate passes and eleven defensive interventions for Spain. Kid was everywhere, ran the whole back line.
05
exit
Wild send-off for this tournament. Curious to see if this Spain side is the start of a proper dynasty.
The recap
Spain edged Argentina 1-0 at MetLife, and they had to sweat 120 minutes to do it. Emiliano Martínez was flat-out heroic in the Argentina goal, stacking up eleven saves to keep it nil-nil deep into the night, but the dam finally broke in extra time.
Lamine Yamal buzzed all game while young Pau Cubarsí was immaculate at the back with a ridiculous 121 accurate passes and a clean sheet to show for it. Messi barely got a sniff, one shot all match, and Spain marched on.