Spain vs Argentina LIVE 1-0 (aet): FIFA World Cup 2026 final – extra-time

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The article was published at 21:59 GMT on 19 July 2026.

Spain held a 1-0 lead over Argentina as the World Cup final entered extra time in New York City.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup final goes to extra-time as Spain vs Argentina ends goalless after 90 minutes.
• The match at the New York New Jersey Stadium kicks off at 3pm (19:00 GMT).

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• Spain freekick

  A collision on the edge of the Spanish box resulted in a freekick.

  120+3 minutes: Spain 1-0 Argentina

• Huge Argentina chance

  The corner from Messi deflects to Simeone at the back post. Right-footed he fires over. Will they have another chance – hard to imagine a better one.

  120+2 minutes: Spain 1-0 Argentina

• The scramble is on – and five minutes added

  The corner was cleared from the six-yard box, setting up another corner.

  120+1 minutes: Spain 1-0 Argentina

• Reporting from New York City

  Photo: Argentina fans react from the Rockefeller Centre watch party

  

• Incredible block for Spain

  Messi slips the ball to the right. The ball is crossed and blocked in front of goal. Corner kick.

  120 minutes: Spain 1-0 Argentina

• Drop ball restart

  Argentina are handed possession on the left. The ball never went out for Merino to be treated.

  119 minutes: Spain 1-0 Argentina

• Messi shot blocked

  Argentina come again and the ball breaks to Messi – he drives with his left foot into the face of Merino. The ball is cleared and play pauses.

  117 minutes: Spain 1-0 Argentina

• Williams with a moment of magic followed by farce

  One incredible piece of skill to break clear, then an unnecessary trick to follow and the ball gets tangled in his feet.

  The Spain coach is raging.

  116 minutes: Spain 1-0 Argentina

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• Argentina corner

  Messi goes short then bends the ball to the roof of the net at the back post. Another big chance to put a dangerous ball in is wasted.

  115 minutes: Spain 1-0 Argentina

• Reporting from New York City

  ‘My heart is out of my chest’: Argentina fan holds faith in 10-man team

  Sebastian Hernandez, who traveled from Argentina for the match, is keeping the faith.

  “My heart is out of my chest,” he said. “But I know we can win.”

  “All we need is 10 players. We can win this.”

• Spain goal disallowed

  Torres breaks free and nestles the ball in the bottom corner. The flag is raised for offside.

  113 minutes: Spain 1-0 Argentina

  

• Reporting from New York City

  ‘It’s a great moment’

  Fran Hernandez, 44, a Spain supporter is riding high after that goal.

  “It’s a great moment,” said Hernandez, who is from El Salvador.

  But he wasn’t calling it over yet.

  “Argentina is a very strong team, so we have to keep fighting until the end.”

• Spain hold the ball

  Now the short passes are fizzing again. The chant of “Ole” rings from the Spanish fans to greet every pass. Argentina are out on their feet.

  112 minutes: Spain 1-0 Argentina

• Reporting from New Jersey

  Ferran writes history; who’s laughing now?

  Since he made his move to Barcelona from Manchester City, Ferran Torres has been the subject of jokes and memes mocking his finishing abilities.

  The criticism, at times, felt harsh because Ferran does more than scoring. He passes the ball well and is comfortable in possession.

  With a goal that can potentially go down in history, he now may have the final laugh against his critics.

  

• Argentina press

  Spain are sitting off. Will they make England’s mistake? Spain do have the numerical advantage – and pace to burn on the counter, whereas England took off all their wingers in the semifinal.

  110 minutes: Spain 1-0 Argentina

• What have Argentina got left?

  Down to ten-men, down to their reserves – are Argentina down and out? Surely even Messi can’t rescue this.

  108 minutes: Spain 1-0 Argentina

• Williams made it – Torres scored it

  Williams snuck in at the back post, following a deep cross that went over everyone else, and nodded the ball down for Torres to run onto it and fire Spain into the lead in the World Cup final.

  107 minutes: Spain 1-0 Argentina

  

• GOAL! Spain 1-0 Argentina

  Almost from the kickoff – Spain again the lead through Torres.

  106 minutes: Spain 1-0 Argentina

  

• Here we go again

  Spain pick up the ball early.

  106 minutes: Spain 0-0 Argentina

• The Final Countdown rings around the stadium

  It most certainly is The Final Countdown.

  15 minutes left to avoid penalties. Argentina, down to ten-men, are playing for it now.

  They may have been playing for them all game long.

  Instructions are being delivered extensively by the coaches.

Argentina's best chance came from Simeone's looping header in the 123rd minute, but it sailed over the bar. With time running out, the Spanish defense held firm to secure the victory.