Argentina Faces World Cup Upset as Messi's Dream of Back-to-Back Titles Hangs in Balance After 0-0 Draw, Zero Shots on Target

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is heading into extra time after a goalless 90 minutes. The highly anticipated match, held at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, saw neither side able to break the deadlock. Spain dominated possession in the second half, but both teams had chances throughout the game. Argentina suffered a blow late in injury time when midfielder Enzo Fernandez, a key player who scored in the semi-final, received a second yellow card and was sent off. This leaves Argentina with 10 men as they enter the additional periods of play. The match is a rematch of sorts, with Spain entering as the reigning Euro champions and Argentina as the defending World Cup winners. Teenager Lamine Yamal had an early effort for Spain, while Mikel Oyarzabal also tested Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Real Madrid's Marc Cucurella also came close for Spain before halftime. Martinez was called into action again late in the game, saving a free kick from Yamal with what was virtually the last kick of regulation time.