Final or a grueling 120 minutes—Argentina narrowly wins on penalties

Spain and Argentina represent two completely different football philosophies, so this World Cup final is very likely to become one of the most classic title-deciding contests in recent years. Judging by paper strength, neither side has any obvious weaknesses, so the match is unlikely to end within 90 minutes.
Spain boasts world-class ball control, patiently building play and constantly looking for openings; Argentina, on the other hand, focuses more on defensive counterattacks and handling crucial moments. Neither team will push forward recklessly. The match tempo is expected to be fairly cautious, and especially under the pressure of a final, whoever makes the first mistake may pay the price.
After the second half began, Spain took the lead first by using a cross from the wide areas, but Argentina quickly equalized with a set-piece. The two sides then went into extra time, but neither side was able to change the score again.
In the end, the match went to a penalty shootout. Argentina’s goalkeeper delivered a heroic performance, saving consecutive crucial penalties, while Argentina’s players were mentally steadier. They ultimately won the penalty shootout 5:4. The score in regular time and extra time was 1:1. Argentina finally won the 2026 World Cup, and this match will also go down as one of the classic finals in World Cup history. #夏日创作营