New York, United States – Web Desk: Argentina set an unwanted record in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain, becoming the first team in 60 years to fail to register a single shot on target during regulation time in a World Cup final .
A Defensive Approach
Throughout the 90 minutes of regular time, Argentina were unable to produce a shot on Spain’s goal, raising questions about their attacking strategy. Despite adopting a defensive approach, their failure to pose any attacking threat proved costly .
A Rare Phenomenon
It is considered extremely rare for a team to fail to register a shot on target in a World Cup final, with no finalist having experienced such a situation in the past six decades . Spain eventually won the match 1-0 in extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal .
