The football world has got a new world champion. Spain won the world’s biggest football trophy again after 16 years by defeating Argentina in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. निर्धारित 90 मिनट तक दोनों टीमों के बीच कड़ा संघर्ष देखने को मिला, लेकिन एक्स्ट्रा टाइम में आए एक गोल ने स्पेन को इतिहास रचने का मौका दे दिया. इस जीत के साथ स्पेन ने दूसरी बार विश्व कप खिताब जीता, जबकि अर्जेंटीना लगातार दूसरी ट्रॉफी जीतने से चूक गया.
The final match remained a goalless draw till the scheduled time. Both the teams made many attempts, but no one was successful. इसके बाद मैच एक्स्ट्रा टाइम में पहुंचा, जहां 106वें मिनट में स्पेन के सब्स्टीट्यूट खिलाड़ी फेरान टोरेस ने गोल दागकर अपनी टीम को बढ़त दिला दी. इस गोल की शुरुआत निको विलियम्स ने की, जिन्होंने शानदार पास देकर टोरेस के लिए मौका बनाया. Torres sent the ball into the net without making any mistake and this goal proved to give Spain the World Cup trophy.
Spain became world champion for the second time
With this victory, Spain won the World Cup title for the second time in its history. Earlier, Spain had captured world football in 2010. Now after 16 years, the team again demonstrated the strength of its new generation by lifting the world’s biggest trophy. On the other hand, Argentina could not fulfill its dream of winning the World Cup for the fourth time. Also, it could not make the record of winning two consecutive World Cups like teams like Italy and Brazil.
Both Messi and Yamal remained ineffective
In the final match, the eyes of the world were on Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Spain’s young star Lamin Yamal. However, both the players could not perform as per expectations. The Spanish players kept Messi in tight marking throughout the match, due to which he did not get a chance to play freely. Whereas Yamal also could not show anything special.
Spain laid the foundation for the lead in the first half
In the first half, Spain played aggressively and continuously maintained pressure on Argentina’s goal. Spain took two shots on target, while Argentina could not get even a single shot on target. Spain also dominated in ball possession. In the first half he had the ball for about 65 percent of the time. Argentine defender Lisandro Martínez received a yellow card and later had to leave the field due to injury. Nicolas Otamendi was fielded in his place.
Spain’s dominance continued in the second half also
Spain established more control over the game in the second half. The team kept about 68 percent ball possession in its name and continuously attacked Argentina’s goal. Spain targeted the goal post several times, but Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made brilliant saves to keep the team in the match. On the other hand, Argentina could not make any effective attack in the entire second half.
Difficulty increased due to Enzo Fernandez’s exclusion
Argentina suffered a big blow in the injury time of the match. Midfielder Enzo Fernandez had to leave the field after receiving a second yellow card. Argentina’s strategy was affected by the loss of one player and additional pressure increased on the team. Spain took advantage of this situation and scored the decisive goal in extra time.
The journey to reach the final was also wonderful
Spain performed brilliantly throughout the tournament. In the group stage he topped with seven points. इसके बाद ऑस्ट्रिया, पुर्तगाल और बेल्जियम जैसी टीमों को हराते हुए आगे बढ़ा. Spain booked the ticket to the final by defeating a strong team like France 2-0 in the semi-finals and then became the champion by defeating Argentina in the title match.
Argentina also showed the power of a strong comeback
Defending champion Argentina performed brilliantly in the group stage and secured the top position. The team played many exciting matches in the knockout stage. Argentina overcame difficult circumstances to win against Cape Verde, Egypt, Switzerland and England and made it to its second consecutive World Cup final. However, in the last match the team could not succeed in saving the title.
World Cup clash after 60 years
Before the final, a total of 14 international matches were played between Spain and Argentina, in which both the teams won six matches each while two matches were drawn. In World Cup history, the two teams had previously come face to face only in 1966, where Argentina had won. In the second encounter on the World Cup stage after almost 60 years, this time Spain won.
- Total matches: 14
- Argentina wins: 6
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