In the beginning of the first half of the decisive match played in New York, the Spanish team dominated, making several attacks on the defending champion team’s goal, but could not take the lead._x000D_
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In this half, Spain’s defense was so strong that Argentina did not get a single chance to shoot at the opponent’s goal. The match was tied without a goal at the break._x000D_
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The situation remained the same in the second half. The referee showed Argentina’s Fernandes a red card and sent him off the field for fouling a Spanish player before the end of the scheduled time of the game, after which the Argentine team had to play with 10 men for the rest of the time._x000D_
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The Argentine team could not even shoot at the Spanish goal in this half. The regular time of the game ended without a goal._x000D_
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The first half of extra time was also goalless, then came the second and decisive half of extra time, in which Spanish player Ferran Torres got a chance to score at the beginning, which he did not waste._x000D_
After going into a deficit, the Argentine players tried hard to score, but they could not succeed._x000D_
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Thus, the defending champion team could not retain the title as a result of a 1-0 defeat and the Spanish team became champions for the second time in 16 years._x000D_
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US President Donald Trump gave the trophy to the world football champion Spain and awards to the players._x000D_
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Awards of the final_x000D_
Spain’s Paul Cobarsi was awarded the Young Player of the Tournament award, while Spain’s Unai Simon won the best goalkeeper award._x000D_
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Spain’s captain and midfielder Rodri won the ‘Golden Ball’ award for the best player of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Messi came in second and won the Silver Ball._x000D_
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France star Mbappe won the Golden Boot award. He became the first player to win the award twice._x000D_
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Mbappe scored the most goals in the tournament with 10. Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored 8 goals._x000D_
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Spain became the first country to become both the men’s and women’s world champions at the same time_x000D_
Spain, who defeated defending champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final, achieved a unique honor._x000D_
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Spain became the first country to become both the men’s and women’s world champions in football at the same time._x000D_
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Spain also won the Women’s World Cup in 2023._x000D_
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No team could take the lead against Spain in the 2026 World Cup_x000D_
Spain became the first team to win the award by conceding only one goal in the entire tournament._x000D_
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Only one goal was scored against Spain in the World Cup. No team could take the lead against Spain in 8 matches._x000D_
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Argentina’s most unpopular record_x000D_
In the FIFA World Cup final against Spain, the Argentine team could not even shoot a single shot on goal in 90 minutes._x000D_
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Spain had a total of 15 shots on goal, including 9 shots on target in 90 minutes._x000D_
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With this, Argentina became the first team to not shoot a single shot on goal in 90 minutes of a World Cup final.
