FIFA World Cup final: Spain choke Argentina into unwanted first-half history
Spain controlled the first half of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, preventing Argentina from registering a single shot on goal.
Argentina failed to record any shot in the first half, the first time since 1966 that La Albiceleste did so in a World Cup match.
The first half produced only three total shots, the fewest in a World Cup final since detailed records began in 1966.
Spain dominated possession but the match remained 0-0 at halftime at MetLife Stadium.
Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez was injured and replaced by Nicolas Otamendi late in the first half.
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