Absolutely deserved: Spain are World Champions – Argentina humiliated, Messi in tears; Rodri named MVP VIDEO

The turning point came in stoppage time at the end of the second half. Enzo Fernández was first booked for dissent before receiving a second yellow card for a reckless challenge on Pau Cubarsí, leaving Argentina down to 10 men.

Although Emiliano Martínez produced another crucial save late in regulation to keep Argentina alive, extra time offered no escape for the defending world champions.

No Shots on Target

Argentina finished the match without a single shot on target. In fact, they managed just two attempts throughout the game, with their first effort not coming until the 116th minute.

Nico Williams thought he had opened the scoring in the 95th minute of extra time, but the goal was ruled out after Mikel Merino was adjudged to have fouled Nicolás Otamendi in the build-up.

Spain finally got the breakthrough they deserved in the 106th minute. After Nico Williams brought the ball down inside the box, Ferran Torres reacted brilliantly and rifled an unstoppable shot into the roof of the net, beating Martínez to seal a 1-0 victory and Spain's World Cup triumph.

Spain claimed their second FIFA World Cup title and their sixth victory in seven major international finals, while Argentina missed the chance to become the first nation in 64 years to successfully defend the world title.

For Lionel Messi, this was widely expected to be his final appearance in an Argentina shirt, bringing his legendary international career to a heartbreaking end with defeat in the World Cup final.

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