The World Cup final unfolded under the bright lights of New Jersey, where Argentina and Spain battled to a 0‑0 stalemate after ninety minutes.
A Night of Tension in New Jersey
When the clock ticked into stoppage time, the deadlock persisted, setting the stage for an additional period that would decide the champion.
Argentina’s hopes dimmed when midfielder Enzo Fernandez collected a second yellow card for a foul on Pau Cubarsi, reducing his side to ten men.
The referee’s decision came after a late challenge that sparked protests, but the card stood, forcing the Argentine side to regroup under pressure.
With the scores still level, the match moved into extra time, where both teams exchanged chances, but neither could break the deadlock.
Should the deadlock have remained, a penalty shootout would have been the ultimate decider, a scenario that kept fans on the edge of their seats.