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Spain vs. Argentina player ratings: Which players lifted La Roja to second World Cup triumph?
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Spain claimed their second World Cup title with a hard-fought 1–0 extra-time victory over Argentina in New Jersey, Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal moments after the restart of the second period.
Enzo Fernández's dismissal for a second yellow card in the dying seconds of regular time left Argentina defending with ten men for the entire 30-minute extra period.
Emiliano Martínez produced a stunning display of shot-stopping that kept his side alive, but Torres' 106th-minute finish finally broke Argentine resistance.
DAZN News rates each set of players and our player of the match:
Spain vs. Argentina Player of the Match
Ferran Torres (Spain)
Ferran Torres delivered the moment Spain's dominance deserved, scoring the winning goal just seconds into the second period of extra time.
The substitute met Nico Williams' headed knockdown with a composed first-time left-footed finish that finally beat Emiliano Martínez.
His movement and thrust after entering at 62' added a different dimension to Spain's attack.
Torres also had a second goal correctly disallowed for offside as he proved the difference in a World Cup Final.
Spain vs. Argentina Player Ratings
Spain
Unai Simón (7.0): Commanded his area and swept up danger as an extra outfield player.
Pedro Porro (7.2): Delivered the cross for the winner and combined excellently with Yamal.
Pau Cubarsí (7.5): Outstanding defensive display with crucial blocks and composed distribution throughout.
Aymeric Laporte (7.1): Solid in aerial duels and forced a save with his header.
Marc Cucurella (7.0): Denied a certain goal by Montiel's block after arriving unmarked.
Rodri (7.3): Dictated tempo with 116 touches and controlled the midfield battle.
Fabián Ruiz (6.8): Recycled possession tidily but made occasional errors before substitution.
Dani Olmo (7.0): Linked play smartly and forced Martínez into an awkward save.
Lamine Yamal (7.2): Constant threat with direct running and curling free kick brilliantly saved.
Álex Baena (6.8): Contributed to buildup but lacked a decisive final product.
Mikel Oyarzabal (6.6): Worked hard as focal point but struggled to find space.
Ferran Torres (8.5): Match-winner with a composed left-footed finish from Williams' knockdown.
Pedri (6.9): Added control in midfield and delivered the cross for Williams' header.
Mikel Merino (6.6): Missed a clear header but blocked Messi's late shot with his head.
Nico Williams (7.4): Electrifying impact with pace and headed the assist for Torres' winner.
Martín Zubimendi (6.4): Helped control the closing stages after replacing Rodri.
Eric García (6.4): Slotted in seamlessly and helped maintain defensive organisation.
Argentina
Emiliano Martínez (8.2): Exceptional display with 11 saves keeping Argentina alive until the end.
Gonzalo Montiel (7.0): Produced a crucial goal-line block to deny Cucurella at 56'.
Cristian Romero (6.7): Won aerial duels and showed good awareness under sustained pressure.
Lisandro Martínez (6.0): Booked for a tactical foul before injury forced his early exit.
Nicolás Tagliafico (6.5): Battled throughout against Yamal and Porro but often pinned back.
Enzo Fernández (4.5): Red card for second yellow left Argentina with ten men.
Alexis Mac Allister (6.3): Worked hard but struggled to gain a foothold in midfield.
Rodrigo De Paul (6.4): Competed in the middle third but had limited opportunities forward.
Nico González (6.0): Struggled to make an impact before halftime substitution.
Julián Álvarez (5.8): Starved of service and isolated throughout as Argentina sat deep.
Lionel Messi (5.9): Peripheral figure with only 54 touches; late shot blocked by Merino.
Nicolás Otamendi (6.5): Provided experienced cover after Lisandro Martínez's injury departure.
Leandro Paredes (5.8): Added steel but booked for confrontational behaviour early in his shift.
Nahuel Molina (6.2): Defended adequately against Nico Williams and tracked runners well.
Facundo Medina (6.2): Handled the pressure of entering a World Cup Final reasonably well.
Giuliano Simeone (5.7): Volleyed over from close range when Argentina needed an equaliser.
Marcos Senesi (6.0): Helped shore up the backline in the final defensive effort.
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