1-0: Spain, world champion
Defeated Argentina in the final after extra time in a match that Cucurella played in full.
Cucurella was crowned champion of the United States, Mexico, and Canada World Cup with Spain after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final, held at the New Jersey stadium. The madridista was key in his national team's defense, starting in the decisive match and playing every minute throughout the competition. After a very evenly matched first half, Spain sought the goal after the restart, but the score remained unchanged during the 90 minutes. In extra time, a goal by Ferrán Torres in the 106th minute secured the title for Spain.
After the opening minutes of assessment, Spain increased the pace of their game and, in the 4th minute, had the first chance with a shot inside the box saved by Martínez. Argentina managed to contain Spain's initial momentum and barely conceded chances until the 38th minute, when Oyarzabal tried with a shot from the edge of the box that the Argentine goalkeeper caught. Four minutes later, Cucurella tried his luck with a low shot that went just wide. Despite Spain's persistence, the score remained tied at halftime.
No goals in the second half either
The game maintained its physical intensity after the restart and, in the 55th minute, the madridista came within inches of connecting with a cross from Olmo inside the box, but Montiel intercepted it and sent it out for a corner. The team pressed forward in attack and created several opportunities to break the deadlock, but the opposing defense and Martínez prevented the goal. In added time, Enzo Fernández was sent off, and the match went into extra time.
Spain decides in extra time
In extra time, the team continued to push for a goal. Finally, their persistence paid off in the 106th minute when Ferrán Torres connected with a powerful shot inside the box to beat Martínez. Argentina tried to equalize and force a penalty shootout in the final moments, but Spain defended their lead solidly to claim victory and, 16 years later, once again became world champions.
MATCH SUMMARY
1-Spain: Unai Simón, Laporte (García, 99’), Cubarsí, Cucurella, F. Ruiz (Pedri, 62’), Baena (Williams, 75’), Rodri (Zubimendi, 99’), Olmo (Merino, 75’), Lamine Yamal and Oyarzabal (Ferrán Torres, 62’).
0-Argentina: E. Martínez, Tagliafico, Romero (Medina, 70’), L. Martínez (Otamendi, 44’), Montiel (Molina, 58’), De Paul (Simeone, 70’), González (Paredes, 45’), Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Álvarez (Senesi, 102’) and Messi.
Goals
1-0 (min. 106): Ferrán Torres.
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