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Final2026-07-197:00 PM
ESPSpainTeam detailsLuis de la Fuente
1-0
FT
ARGArgentinaTeam detailsLionel Scaloni
New York/New Jersey StadiumEast RutherfordUnited States
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
Spain vs Argentina. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read ESP controlling - 65% of the ball
ControlsPossession · ESP line7 event filters
line
KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
105'
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41'
Argentina · Yellow card · Lisandro Martínez
ARG
44'
Argentina · Nicolás Otamendi on for Lisandro Martínez
ARG
45+1'
Match · Added time · +4'
Match
46'
Argentina · Leandro Paredes on for Nicolás González
ARG
52'
Argentina · Yellow card · Leandro Paredes
Argentina
58'
Argentina · Nahuel Molina on for Gonzalo Montiel
Argentina
62'
Spain · Ferran Torres on for Mikel Oyarzabal
ESP
62'
Spain · Pedri on for Fabián Ruiz
ESP
70'
Argentina · Facundo Medina on for Cristian Romero
ARG
70'
Argentina · Giuliano Simeone on for Rodrigo De Paul
ARG
75'
Spain · Mikel Merino on for Dani Olmo
ESP
75'
Spain · Nico Williams on for Álex Baena
ESP
82'
Argentina · Yellow card · Enzo Fernández
Argentina
90+1'
Match · Added time · +4'
Match
90+2'
Argentina · Yellow card · Cristian Romero
ARG
90+3'
Argentina · Red card · Enzo Fernández
ARG
99'
Spain · Martin Zubimendi on for Rodri
ESP
99'
Spain · Eric García on for Aymeric Laporte
ESP
102'
Argentina · Marcos Senesi on for Julián Alvarez
ARG
105'
Argentina · Yellow card · Lionel Scaloni
ARG
105+1'
Match · Added time · +3'
Match
106'
Spain · Goal · Ferran Torres
Assist: Nico Williams
ESP
111'
Argentina · Yellow card · Alexis Mac Allister
Argentina
120+1'
Match · Added time · +5'
Match
24 of 176 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = ESP share, mirror of ARG
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup

Lineup

ManagerLuis de la FuenteManagerLionel Scaloni
ESP
ARG
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note

The head-to-head story

Spain and Argentina enter this clash as the world's top two ranked sides, separated by a narrow Elo margin. Both teams arrive in perfect form, presenting a fascinating tactical contrast between Spain's defensive solidity and Argentina's high-scoring knockout approach. This historic meeting marks the first time in sixty years the two nations have faced each other with significant stakes on the line.

Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
ESPFavourite
2232
ARGChallenger
2204
How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
ESPARG193019501970199020102026
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalSemi-finalFinalWinnerTBD
The rivalry · last 5
ESP 3
2 ARG
ESP 3 wins0 drawsARG 2 wins
+Recent meetings5 matches
2018FriendlyESP 6-1 ARGESP
2010FriendlyESP 1-4 ARGARG
2009FriendlyESP 2-1 ARGESP
2006FriendlyESP 2-1 ARGESP
1999FriendlyESP 0-2 ARGARG
P2 · What kind of game
set pieces gap

What kind of game?

Argentina shows a distinct reliance on set-piece opportunities compared to Spain. While both teams demonstrate nearly identical possession profiles, Argentina's higher set-piece shot share contrasts with Spain's superior defensive resistance and overall attacking output.

Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
ESPARG
PossessionDefendingSet piecesThreat
AxisESPARG
Possession64.1%64.7%
Defending7.9 resistance6.4 resistance
Set pieces19.2%28.8%
Threat2.03 xG/match1.86 xG/match
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure

Where it'll be decided

The match will likely be contested through the central channels. Both sides heavily favor central play, but Spain may find a tactical opening by exploiting the right wing where Argentina has shown increased defensive vulnerability.

Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
ESP attack %ARG concedes %Left wing118Central7977Right wing11152% overlap
P4 · Who to watch
system-led

Who to watch

Both Spain and Argentina rely on high-volume box pressure to dictate the match. Spain's ability to convert territory into repeat shots will be tested against Argentina's possession-based rhythm. Success for either side hinges on their capacity to maintain pressure in the final third while managing the defensive trade-offs required to contain the opponent.

Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Spainsystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
ESP are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
S
Shot volume
team tactic
Shots100th
ESP become the watch if their system turns territory into repeat shots.
Contain it by forcing low-value shots; the cost is conceding field position.
Argentinasystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
ARG are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
C
Control rhythm
team tactic
Possession92th
ARG are the system watch if possession keeps the match in their tempo band.
Contain it by disrupting the first pass after recovery; the cost is committing numbers forward.