As millions around the world turn their attention to the 2026 World Cup final, the excitement has not been limited to the pitch but has extended beyond it, after Spanish newspaper Marca sparked widespread controversy with its sharp criticism of the host stadium, coinciding with the anticipated match between Spain and Argentina, whose first half ended in a goalless draw.

The New York/New Jersey Stadium is hosting the 2026 World Cup final match between the Spanish and Argentine national teams, in a meeting where each team seeks to ascend to the throne of world football and add a new title to its historic record.

Despite the significance of the event, Spanish newspaper Marca harshly criticized the stadium, saying: 'I doubt there is a worse stadium for a World Cup final,' a statement that sparked controversy over FIFA's choice of the stadium hosting the final match.

The Spanish national team reached the final after defeating their French counterpart 2-0 in the semi-final, while the Argentine national team secured its place in the final after turning a deficit against England into an exciting 2-1 victory, thus continuing its title defense and setting a date with 'La Roja' in an anticipated football summit.