Spain vs Argentina preview

2026 World Cup, World
New York New Jersey Stadium Sun, 19 Jul - 7:00 PM
World Cup
SpainESP
1 0
ArgentinaARG
Full Time: After Extra Time Sun, 19 Jul 7:00 PM
Final
Ferran Torres - 106'
Goal
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Second yellow card Enzo Fernández 90+3'

CONTEXT

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in a match that remained scoreless at halftime. The home side controlled 65 percent of possession while limiting the visitors to just 35 percent. Expected goals heavily favored Spain at 1.6 against Argentina's 0.14. A red card issued to Argentina altered the flow after the break. Despite Argentina entering as the stronger side on paper the outcome went to Spain. The final scoreline reflected the underlying performance metrics throughout the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Spain 1-0 Argentina. Spain showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with the underlying performance indicators for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The final result proved consistent with the expected goals throughout the match.
  • Market alignment: The outcome did not align with pre-match market projections.
  • xG expectations: Spain posted 1.6 expected goals while Argentina managed only 0.14.
  • Event impact: The second-half red card to Argentina shifted overall game dynamics.
  • Red card distortion: The away red card introduced measurable distortion to structural balance.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
S. Vinčić
S. Vinčić
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
T. Klančnik
T. Klančnik
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Kovačič
A. Kovačič
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Makhadmeh
A. Makhadmeh
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Spain L. De la Fuente Castillo
L. De la Fuente Castillo
VS
Argentina L. Scaloni
L. Scaloni
2.71
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
3
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
France Rank: W
Belgium Rank: W
Portugal Rank: W
Austria Rank: W
Uruguay Rank: W
Saudi Arabia Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
England Rank: W
Switzerland Rank: W
Egypt Rank: W
Cape Verde Islands Rank: W
Jordan Rank: W
Austria Rank: W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Spain
6.25%
Draw
91%
Away Argentina
2.76%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
48.15
56.08
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Spain
Argentina
Power Score
48.15
56.08
League Position
1
1
Global Rank
2
3

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Spain — Opponent-weighted form score
Argentina — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Spain Argentina

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Spain

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Argentina

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Spain ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Argentina
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
37.54
8.57
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
8.57
37.54
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Spain +2.60 Efficiency Index
vs
Argentina -2.60 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Spain
Argentina
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Spain
vs
Argentina
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Spain Argentina
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
30%
91%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.48 vs -0.13
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Spain Argentina
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
91%
30%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.13 vs -0.48
Spain
Argentina
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Spain
vs
Argentina
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Spain Argentina
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Spain 0.23
Argentina 0.10
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Spain Argentina
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Spain 0.00
Argentina 0.01
Spain
Argentina
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ESP had peak pressure around 86'.
  • ESP started the game with stronger pressure.
ESP Pressure ARG Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ESP reached the top pressure at 86' (90.68).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 19, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition
2026 World Cup, World · Final
Stadium
New York New Jersey Stadium
Capacity
82500
Attendance
80663
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ , Clear
Referees
Slavko Vinčić
Tomaž Klančnik
Andraž Kovačič
Adham Mohammad Tumah Makhadmeh

Statistics

Possession
ESP
63%
ARG
37%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
4 Big Chances Created 0
5 Shots 1
88 Dangerous attacks 20
65 Possession 35
9 Corners 4
25 Free kicks 25
0 Yellow Cards 6
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

109 Ball Safe 108
5 Goal Kicks 11
16 Goal Attempts 1
6 Substitutions 6
19 Throwins 22
12 Successful Headers 12
1 Assists 0
2 Injuries 2
25 Dribble Attempts 14
14 Successful Dribbles 9
56 Successful Dribbles Percentage 64

Attacking

170 Attacks 77
3 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

52 Long Passes 74
853 Passes 464
763 Successful Passes 357
89 Successful Passes Percentage 77
15 Key Passes 1
23 Successful Long Passes 25
44 Successful Long Passes Percentage 34

Defensive

0 Saves 11
17 Tackles 18
11 Interceptions 15
64 Duels Won 60

Build-up

27 Total Crosses 7
5 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

4 Offsides 1
21 Fouls 25

Lineup

Referee : Slavko Vinčić

Starting XI ▼

23
Unai Simón
Unai Simón Goalkeeper
6.7
12
Pedro Porro
Pedro Porro Defender
7.42
14
Aymeric Laporte
Aymeric Laporte Defender
7.08
4
Eric García
Eric García
Defender99'
6.46
22
Pau Cubarsí
Pau Cubarsí Defender
7.73
24
Marc Cucurella
Marc Cucurella Defender
7.01
8
Fabián Ruiz
Fabián Ruiz Midfielder
7
20
Pedri
Pedri
Midfielder62'
7.54
10
Dani Olmo
Dani Olmo Midfielder
7.24
6
Mikel Merino
Mikel Merino
Midfielder75'
6.7
15
Álex Baena
Álex Baena Midfielder
6.76
17
Nico Williams
Nico Williams
Attacker75'
7.08
16
Rodri
Rodri (C) Midfielder
7.95
18
Martín Zubimendi
Martín Zubimendi
Midfielder99'
6.7
19
Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal Midfielder
7.73
21
Mikel Oyarzabal
Mikel Oyarzabal Attacker
6.72
7
Ferran Torres
Ferran Torres
Attacker62'
7.04
Referee : Slavko Vinčić

Starting XI ▼

23
Emiliano Martínez
Emiliano Martínez Goalkeeper
8.83
3
Nicolás Tagliafico
Nicolás Tagliafico Defender
7.22
4
Gonzalo Montiel
Gonzalo Montiel Defender
6.63
26
Nahuel Molina
Nahuel Molina
Defender58'
6.7
6
Lisandro Martínez
Lisandro Martínez Defender
6.44
19
Nicolás Otamendi
Nicolás Otamendi
Defender44'
6.45
13
Cristian Romero
Cristian Romero Defender
6.53
25
Facundo Medina
Facundo Medina
Defender70'
6.61
7
Rodrigo De Paul
Rodrigo De Paul Midfielder
6.45
17
Giuliano Simeone
Giuliano Simeone
Attacker70'
6.75
15
Nico González
Nico González Midfielder
6.41
5
Leandro Paredes
Leandro Paredes
Midfielder46'
6.38
20
Alexis Mac Allister
Alexis Mac Allister Midfielder
6.52
24
Enzo Fernández
Enzo Fernández Midfielder
6.42
9
Julián Álvarez
Julián Álvarez Attacker
6.41
2
Marcos Senesi
Marcos Senesi
Defender102'
6.2
10
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi (C) Attacker
6.95

Events

2ND-HALF
111'
Event
Alexis Mac Allister
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Ferran Torres
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
106'
105'
Event
Lionel Scaloni
Argument / 6th Yellowcard
102'
Event
Marcos Senesi → Julián Álvarez
12th Substitution
Event
Eric García → Aymeric Laporte
10th Substitution
99'
Event
Martín Zubimendi → Rodri 
11th Substitution
99'
90+3'
Event
Enzo Fernández
Foul / 1st Yellow/red Card
90+2'
Event
Cristian Romero 
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
82'
Event
Enzo Fernández
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Mikel Merino → Dani Olmo
8th Substitution
75'
Event
Nico Williams → Álex Baena
9th Substitution
75'
70'
Event
Facundo Medina → Cristian Romero 
6th Substitution
70'
Event
Giuliano Simeone → Rodrigo De Paul
7th Substitution
Event
Pedri → Fabián Ruiz
4th Substitution
62'
Event
Ferran Torres → Mikel Oyarzabal
5th Substitution
62'
58'
Event
Nahuel Molina → Gonzalo Montiel 
3rd Substitution
52'
Event
Leandro Paredes
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
46'
Event
Leandro Paredes → Nico González
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
44'
Event
Nicolás Otamendi → Lisandro Martínez
1st Substitution
41'
Event
Lisandro Martínez
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

120
Update Update
Second half extra time ends with Spain leading Argentina 1-0.
120
Update Update
Nicolás Otamendi wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
120
Update Update
Marc Cucurella commits a foul for Spain.
120
Update Update
Nicolás Otamendi wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
120
Update Update
Foul committed by Eric García of Spain.
120
Update Update
Pau Cubarsí from Spain is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
120
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico commits a foul for Argentina.
120
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Giuliano Simeone (Argentina) had a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner.
120
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
120
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Argentina after Mikel Merino concedes.
120
Corner Corner
Argentina wins a corner after Eric García concedes.
119
Update Update
Marcos Senesi wins a free kick for Argentina on the right wing.
119
Update Update
Nico Williams commits a foul for Spain.
118
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
117
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Giuliano Simeone provided the assist.
117
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Mikel Merino from Spain.
115
Corner Corner
Argentina wins a corner after Eric García concedes.
114
Update Update
Foul committed by Nico Williams of Spain.
114
Update Update
Leandro Paredes wins a free kick for Argentina on the right wing.
113
Update Update
Ferran Torres is caught offside for Spain.
113
Update Update
Nico Williams is caught offside for Spain.
111
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina receives a yellow card for a foul.
111
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico commits a foul for Argentina.
111
Update Update
Mikel Merino wins a free kick for Spain in the defensive half.
111
Update Update
Foul committed by Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina.
111
Update Update
Marc Cucurella wins a free kick for Spain in the defensive half.
108
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
108
Update Update
Foul committed by Lamine Yamal of Spain.
106
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Spain leads Argentina 1-0. Ferran Torres scores for Spain with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the high center of the goal, assisted by Nico Williams with a headed pass.
106
Update Update
Second half extra time begins after the match finishes 0-0.
105
Update Update
First half of extra time ends with the score at 0-0 between Spain and Argentina.
105
Update Update
Giuliano Simeone commits a foul for Argentina.
105
Update Update
Pedro Porro wins a free kick for Spain in the defensive half.
105
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
104
Attempt Attempt
Nico Williams from Spain has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
103
Update Update
Mikel Merino from Spain misses a header from the center of the box, just to the right. The attempt was assisted by Nico Williams with a cross.
102
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Marcos Senesi comes on for Julián Alvarez.
101
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Lamine Yamal (Spain) shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the left. Pedri provided the assist.
100
Update Update
Foul committed by Lionel Messi (Argentina).
100
Update Update
Pau Cubarsí from Spain is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
99
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Spain: Eric García comes on for Aymeric Laporte.
99
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
99
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Spain: Martín Zubimendi comes on for Rodri.
98
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Emiliano Martínez from Argentina.
96
Update Update
Nicolás Otamendi wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
96
Update Update
Foul committed by Mikel Merino of Spain.
94
Update Update
Foul committed by Giuliano Simeone of Argentina.
94
Update Update
Aymeric Laporte wins a free kick for Spain in the defensive half.
93
Corner Corner
Nico Williams' header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Emiliano Martínez. The attempt was assisted by Pedri with a through ball.
93
Update Update
Pedri commits a foul for Spain.
93
Update Update
Alexis Mac Allister wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
92
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
92
Update Update
Pedro Porro commits a foul for Spain.
91
Update Update
First half extra time begins after the match finishes 0-0.
90
Corner Corner
Spain wins a corner after Emiliano Martínez concedes.
90
Corner Corner
Spain wins a corner after Emiliano Martínez concedes.
90
Update Update
Leandro Paredes commits a foul for Argentina.
90
Update Update
Ferran Torres wins a free kick for Spain in the attacking half.
90
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Enzo Fernández of Argentina receives a second yellow card for a bad foul.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Enzo Fernández of Argentina receives a second yellow card for a bad foul.
90
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Pau Cubarsí from Spain.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Nico Williams from Spain has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Enzo Fernández of Argentina.
90
Update Update
Pau Cubarsí from Spain is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Nicolás Otamendi wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Lionel Messi wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Aymeric Laporte from Spain.
90
Update Update
Ferran Torres commits a foul for Spain.
89
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Rodri's right-footed shot from outside the box is too high. Pau Cubarsí provided the assist.
87
Attempt Attempt
Ferran Torres from Spain misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it close but to the right. Mikel Merino provided the assist with a through ball.
84
Update Update
Enzo Fernández commits a foul for Argentina.
84
Update Update
Mikel Merino wins a free kick for Spain in the defensive half.
82
Update Update
Enzo Fernández from Argentina.
82
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Enzo Fernández of Argentina receives a yellow card.
82
Update Update
Spain is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
81
Corner Corner
Aymeric Laporte's header from the left side of the six-yard box is saved in the bottom left corner by Emiliano Martínez. The attempt was assisted by Nico Williams with a cross.
81
Update Update
Marc Cucurella from Spain wins a free kick in the defensive half.
81
Update Update
Foul committed by Giuliano Simeone of Argentina.
80
Corner Corner
Spain wins a corner after Nicolás Tagliafico concedes.
78
Corner Corner
Spain wins a corner after Nahuel Molina concedes.
77
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Pedri's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Emiliano Martínez. Rodri provided the assist.
77
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Pau Cubarsí from Spain has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved.
76
Update Update
Leandro Paredes commits a foul for Argentina.
76
Update Update
Mikel Merino from Spain is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Spain: Mikel Merino comes on for Dani Olmo.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Spain: Nico Williams comes on for Álex Baena.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Giuliano Simeone comes on for Rodrigo De Paul.
70
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Facundo Medina comes on for Cristian Romero due to an injury.
67
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
67
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Ferran Torres' header from the center of the box is saved by Emiliano Martínez in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Lamine Yamal's cross.
66
Corner Corner
Spain wins a corner after Nicolás Tagliafico concedes.
65
Update Update
Dani Olmo's header from very close range for Spain is blocked.
65
Corner Corner
Spain wins a corner after Leandro Paredes concedes.
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Dani Olmo's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal, with assistance from Pedri.
64
Corner Corner
Spain wins a corner after Emiliano Martínez concedes.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Spain: Ferran Torres comes on for Mikel Oyarzabal.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Spain: Pedri comes on for Fabián Ruiz.
62
Update Update
Nicolás Otamendi commits a foul for Argentina.
62
Update Update
Ferran Torres wins a free kick for Spain on the right wing.
61
Attempt Attempt
Lamine Yamal's left-footed shot from outside the box for Spain is blocked.
60
Update Update
Leandro Paredes commits a foul for Argentina.
60
Update Update
Pedro Porro from Spain wins a free kick in the attacking half.
58
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Nahuel Molina comes on for Gonzalo Montiel.
56
Corner Corner
Spain wins a corner after Gonzalo Montiel concedes.
56
Update Update
Julián Alvarez commits a foul for Argentina.
56
Update Update
Aymeric Laporte of Spain is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
54
Update Update
Gonzalo Montiel from Argentina is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
54
Update Update
Álex Baena commits a foul for Spain.
54
Update Update
Julián Alvarez from Argentina is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
54
Update Update
Foul committed by Pedro Porro of Spain.
52
Update Update
Leandro Paredes commits a foul for Argentina.
52
Update Update
Rodri from Spain is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
52
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Leandro Paredes of Argentina receives a yellow card.
51
Update Update
Gonzalo Montiel wins a free kick for Argentina on the right wing.
51
Update Update
Álex Baena commits a foul for Spain.
50
Update Update
Rodrigo De Paul wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
50
Update Update
Álex Baena commits a foul for Spain.
48
Corner Corner
Argentina wins a corner after Aymeric Laporte concedes.
46
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Álex Baena's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Emiliano Martínez.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the match score at 0-0 between Spain and Argentina.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Leandro Paredes comes on for Nico González.
45
Update Update
Lionel Messi wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
Mikel Oyarzabal commits a foul for Spain.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
44
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Nicolás Otamendi comes on for Lisandro Martínez due to an injury.
43
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Marc Cucurella's left-footed shot from outside the box is close but goes to the right. Fabián Ruiz provided the assist.
41
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Lisandro Martínez of Argentina receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
41
Update Update
Lisandro Martínez commits a foul for Argentina.
41
Update Update
Mikel Oyarzabal wins a free kick for Spain in the defensive half.
39
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Mikel Oyarzabal's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Emiliano Martínez. The shot was assisted by Fabián Ruiz.
38
Update Update
Julián Alvarez commits a foul for Argentina.
38
Update Update
Rodri wins a free kick for Spain in the defensive half.
36
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico commits a foul for Argentina.
36
Update Update
Rodri wins a free kick for Spain in the defensive half.
35
Update Update
Marc Cucurella is caught offside for Spain.
34
Update Update
Julián Alvarez commits a foul for Argentina.
34
Update Update
Pedro Porro from Spain wins a free kick in the defensive half.
33
Update Update
Alexis Mac Allister wins a free kick for Argentina on the left wing.
33
Update Update
Rodri commits a foul for Spain.
29
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico commits a foul for Argentina.
29
Update Update
Lamine Yamal from Spain is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
28
Update Update
Alexis Mac Allister commits a handball for Argentina.
27
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
25
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
24
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Rodri commits a foul for Spain.
24
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Lionel Messi wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
23
Corner Corner
Spain wins a corner after Rodrigo De Paul concedes.
22
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Nico González is caught offside for Argentina.
21
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Mikel Oyarzabal is caught offside for Spain.
20
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Dani Olmo commits a foul for Spain.
20
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Enzo Fernández wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
18
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Dani Olmo of Spain wins a free kick in the defensive half.
18
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico commits a foul for Argentina.
16
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Lionel Messi wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
16
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Álex Baena commits a foul for Spain.
14
Update Update
Foul committed by Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina.
14
Update Update
Dani Olmo from Spain is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
12
Corner Corner
Spain is awarded a corner after Lisandro Martínez concedes it.
8
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Nicolás Tagliafico wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
8
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Lamine Yamal commits a foul for Spain.
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Lamine Yamal's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Emiliano Martínez. The shot was assisted by Dani Olmo.
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Álex Baena wins a free kick for Spain in the defensive half.
4
Update Update
Gonzalo Montiel commits a foul for Argentina.
2
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Nico González wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
2
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Foul committed by Pedro Porro of Spain.
1
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Kick-off! The referee is Slavko Vincic.

CONCLUSION

Spain secured the narrow victory through sustained pressure and clinical finishing after the interval. The red card reduced Argentina to ten players and allowed Spain to dictate tempo with superior possession. Expected goals data confirmed the home side's dominance from start to finish. Argentina struggled to create meaningful chances once the numerical disadvantage took effect. The halftime deadlock gave way to a decisive second-half goal that settled the contest. Overall the performance metrics supported the final 1-0 scoreline without contradiction.