The Argentine national team set a negative record in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain, becoming the first team to fail to register a single shot on goal during 90 minutes in the final match.

The former champions arrived at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey with one of the most dangerous attacking lines in the World Cup, but the Spanish national team managed to stop Lionel Messi and his teammates by delivering a defensive masterclass.

Spain's defensive discipline was one of the team's standout strengths throughout the tournament, conceding only one goal in eight matches. Argentina posed no threat to Unai Simón's goal, with their first attempt coming late in extra time.

Fans reacted to Messi and his teammates' disappointing performance with sarcastic campaigns.

Some posted a picture of Lamine Yamal's younger brother "Ken" shooting on goal during Spain's title celebrations, saying he had more shots on target than all of Argentina's players in the final.