The World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina ended goalless after regulation time, with the score 0-0, according to infohub.kz.
After the break, Argentina tried to increase the pressure: head coach Lionel Scaloni replaced Nicolas Gonzalez with Leandro Paredes and made several other changes. However, the South American team created few genuine chances against Unai Simon's goal.
Spain, as in the first half, enjoyed more possession and posed more threats to Emiliano Martinez's goal. Early in the second half, Alex Baena shot from outside the box, then Dani Olmo and Mikel Oyarzabal launched a quick attack that was halted by Nicolas Otamendi.
Spain's best spell came midway through the half. Olmo forced Martinez to tip a long-range effort over the bar, and after Lamine Yamal's run down the right, Ferran Torres headed the ball, but the Argentine goalkeeper gathered it.
In stoppage time, Argentina were reduced to 10 men: in the 90+3rd minute, Enzo Fernandez received a second yellow card after a challenge with Pau Cubarsi and was sent off.
Immediately after, Spain earned a dangerous free kick near the penalty area. Yamal bent the ball over the wall toward the corner, but Emiliano Martinez stretched to push it behind.
Neither team could break the deadlock in 90 minutes. Argentina will begin extra time a man down.