The Age·3 min read·medium
Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup final
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Emma Kemp, Frances Howe
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Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The match was characterized by Spain's defensive dominance, which effectively neutralized Lionel Messi and the Argentine attack.
Pinned post from 12.01pm Go to latest Match report: Argentina run out of late Messi miracles against Spanish machine By Argentina staged several dramatic comebacks to reach the World Cup final but they were powerless against Spain, who beat them 1-0 after extra time and gave the defending champions no chance of producing another miracle.
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