Argentina’s 1-0 Defeat to Spain Sets Three Unwanted World Cup Final Records
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time at the New York–New Jersey Stadium. Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute against a 10-man Argentine side. Argentina now share the record for most World Cup final losses. This was their fourth defeat after 1930, 1990 and 2014, matching Germany’s total. They also became the first team to finish a World Cup final without registering a single shot on target. Spain’s defence stayed tight for the full 120 minutes. Finally, Argentina are the only side to lose finals because of a goal scored by a substitute. Germany’s Mario Götze did it in 2014, and Torres repeated the feat in 2026.
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