The first half of the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina ended in a goalless draw, played at New Jersey Stadium, with clear superiority for the Spanish side in terms of possession and playmaking, while the Argentine team showed defensive resilience.

Statistics from the first half revealed Spain's superiority in most indicators, as their players made 3 shots on goal, while Argentina did not register any shot throughout the first 45 minutes.

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The Spanish team dominated possession with 64%, compared to only 36% for Argentina. They also outperformed in number of passes with a total of 337 passes against 185 for their opponent. In terms of passing accuracy, Spain recorded 90%, while Argentina's passing accuracy reached 84%, continuing Spanish control of the game. Additionally, Argentine players received one yellow card, while the Spanish team received none, and Spain also won in corners with two corners to none for Argentina. Despite Spanish dominance in the first half, the Argentine team managed to keep a clean sheet, delaying the decision until the second half of the 2026 World Cup final.

First Half Statistics of Spain vs Argentina

Shots: Argentina 0, Spain 3. Possession: Argentina 36%, Spain 64%. Passes: Argentina 185, Spain 337. Passing accuracy: Argentina 84%, Spain 90%. Yellow cards: Argentina 1, Spain 0. Corners: Argentina 0, Spain 2.