WORLD CUP FINALS: Will Spain's smothering defense hold Argentina scoreless in the first half of play?
68% of users predicted YES — the community got this one right. 34 predictions cast.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, with the only goal coming from substitute Ferran Torres in extra time. Spain's defense held Lionel Messi and Argentina scoreless through the first half of regulation, part of a match in which Spain outshot Argentina 20-3 without breaking through until well into extra time.
Argentina's attack was further hampered when midfielder Enzo Fernandez received a second yellow card in second-half stoppage time, leaving Argentina to play all of extra time a man down. Torres scored in the opening minutes of the second period of extra time, pouncing on a loose ball in the box to beat goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
The result gave Spain its second World Cup title. Argentina's inability to score continued past halftime and through the full 90 minutes of regulation, with Spain finally converting only in extra time.
A majority of the Predict Six community, 68%, correctly predicted Spain's defense would hold Argentina scoreless in the first half.