Spain vs Argentina
World Cup 2026Full time · 19 Jul 2026
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ ESP · last goal · 106'
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ESP · 1.56 xG0.14 xG · ARG
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Spain 1 Argentina 0, full time in World Cup 2026. Our model's pre-match pick was Both teams to score, which did not land.
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Spain 1–0 Argentina
Spain ground out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in extra time, with a substitute's left-foot strike in the 106th minute settling a ferocious World Cup tie that Argentina spent fouling their way through.
Our pick
Spain to win
Result
1:0
ESP v ARG
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 at home.
A single goal kept the match under the 2.5 line.
The chances backed the result: Spain 1.56 to Argentina 0.14 on expected goals.
Assist: Nico Williams
Spain ground out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in extra time, with a substitute's left-foot strike in the 106th minute settling a ferocious World Cup tie that Argentina spent fouling their way through.
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Lisandro Martínez
Nicolás Otamendi
Leandro ParedesLeandro Paredes
Nahuel Molina
PedriFerran Torres
Giuliano Simeone
Facundo MedinaNico Williams
Mikel Merino
Enzo Fernández
Cristian Romero
Martín Zubimendi
Eric García
Marcos SenesiFerran Torres
Alexis Mac Allister+1 more event without full detail from the data feed.
Expected Goals (xG)
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The match finished 1-0 to Spain.
Spain won the match 1-0.
The match took place on Sunday, 19 July 2026.
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in World Cup 2026 qualifying, landing our model's pick of a Spain win at 44 percent probability. The hosts controlled the match and broke through once; Argentina managed limited chances despite their recent form showing both teams scoring in 67 percent of their last five outings. Spain's defensive solidity proved decisive, extending their recent run to three wins in five games. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Spain's victory consolidated their position atop the standings with another three points, maintaining perfect record momentum. Argentina remained level on points with Spain in joint first place but slipped to second on goal difference, a marginal shift. The result marked a significant form divergence; Spain's defensive solidity proved decisive where Argentina's attacking prowess typically compensates for defensive vulnerabilities.
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Spain v Argentina · World Cup 2026 ·
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Open SportSignals+Correct means the selection settled as won on the 90-minute result. Every selection counted here was recorded before kickoff. Past performance does not guarantee future results.