Argentina Become First Team Ever To Register 0 Shots In 90 Minutes Of FIFA World Cup Final

Published 19 July 2026 · sports

Argentina Become First Team Ever To Register 0 Shots In 90 Minutes Of FIFA World Cup Final Published By, Last Updated: July 20, 2026, 05:11

Argentina Become First Team Ever To Register 0 Shots In 90 Minutes Of FIFA World Cup Final Published By, Last Updated: July 20, 2026, 05:11 IST Argentina are the first ever team to fail to have a single shot in 90 minutes in a FIFA World Cup final. Argentina are the first ever team to fail to have a single shot in 90 minutes in a FIFA World Cup final. (Picture Credit: AP) Argentina suffered a 0-1 defeat against Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday (July 19). In the summit clash, Lionel Messi and Co. failed to register a single shot on target throughout the 90 minutes of regulation time and ended up on the wrong side of history. Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Final By failing to test Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon even once, Argentina entered an unwanted list. According to Opta, Argentina became the first team ever to fail to register a single shot in 90 minutes of a FIFA World Cup final.

0 – Argentina are the first ever team to fail to have a single shot in 90 minutes in a FIFA World Cup final.Blanks. pic.twitter.com/MfI6SwlunG — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) July 19, 2026 The defending Copa America champions struggled to create clear-cut opportunities against Spain’s disciplined defence, which had been one of the standout units of the tournament. Rodri’s men dominated possession and controlled the midfield battle to secure a historic World Cup triumph. The defeat also ended Argentina’s hopes of winning a fourth FIFA World Cup title and denied Lionel Messi the chance to add another World Cup crown to his illustrious career. Spain win 1-0 Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner to shatter Lionel Messi’s dreams of a triumphant farewell to football’s greatest stage. Barcelona striker Torres lashed home a thumping finish in the 106th minute to reward a dominant display by Spain against an Argentina team who failed to register a single shot on target in 120 minutes. A star-studded crowd of 80,663 that included US President Donald Trump packed East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium to see if Argentina captain Messi could crown his glittering career with a second World Cup victory.

But the 39-year-old maestro — almost certainly playing in his final World Cup game — was reduced to irrelevance as Spain took control early on against an Argentina team who committed cynical fouls throughout. The South Americans’ skulduggery ended with midfielder Enzo Fernandez being sent off after a brutal challenge on Spain defender Pau Cubarsi in stoppage time. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What does this historic loss mean for Argentina's future? The loss to Spain in the World Cup Final means Argentina will not retain their title and will not set a new continental record for consecutive wins. This defeat also marks an emotional end to Lionel Messi's potential final World Cup appearance. Could this performance impact Lionel Messi's legacy? The loss to Spain in the World Cup final, where Lionel Messi was visibly emotional and in tears, marks an emotional end to what may have been his final appearance on the world stage. Which teams are favored for the next World Cup?