Key Points
- 1. The 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain ended 0-0 in a draw and went to extra time.
- 2. Argentina played with 10 players for a significant portion of the 90 minutes after Enzo Fernández was sent off.
- 3. Lisandro Martinez suffered a muscle injury in the first half, and Nicolás Otamendi came on in his place in tears.
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In the 2026 World Cup final, Argentina and Spain headed to extra time after the match ended 0-0 in regular time. Argentina continues the match with 10 players after Enzo Fernández was sent off with a red card for receiving a second yellow card, and is trying to maintain their resilience.
Early in the match, Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez suffering a muscle injury and being forced to leave the pitch in tears had a shocking impact on the team. The squad, managed by Lionel Scaloni, used all their substitutions due to injuries and tactical reasons in the first and second halves.
Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a magnificent save from Lamine Yamal's free kick in the final minutes of the second half, ensuring his team maintained the draw. At the end of extra time, if the tie remains unbroken, the champion will be determined by penalty kicks.
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- 1. S: How did the regular time of the 2026 World Cup final end?
- C: The 90-minute regular time of the match ended in a 0-0 draw.
- 2. S: Why did Argentina continue the match with 10 players?
- C: Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández was sent off with a red card after receiving his second yellow card.
- 3. S: What happened to Lisandro Martinez?
- C: Martinez suffered a muscle injury in the first half, bid farewell to the pitch in tears, and Nicolás Otamendi came into the game in his place.
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