Spain, Argentina Locked at 0-0 as World Cup Final Goes Into Extra Time

The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is headed for extra time after a scoreless 90 minutes of play. Neither the defending champions nor the reigning Euro winners could find a breakthrough, despite opportunities arising for both sides. Spain enjoyed greater possession during the second half of the match, which took place on Sunday, July 19, at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. The deadlock persisted until the final moments of injury time, when Argentina's Enzo Fernandez received a second yellow card, resulting in his expulsion from the game. Fernandez, who had scored in the semi-final against England, will not be available for the extra periods. Earlier in the game, Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal had an early attempt on goal, and Mikel Oyarzabal later forced a save from Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Real Madrid signing Marc Cucurella also came close for Spain before halftime. Martinez was again called into action to deny Yamal with a free kick near the end of the match, preserving the 0-0 scoreline.

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Spain dominating possession in the second half.