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Spain Beats Argentina 1-0; Martinez Injured Yet Makes Dream XI

7/28/2026

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Argentina lost 1–0 to Spain in the World Cup final in New Jersey after Lisandro Martínez was forced off in the first half.
Ferran Torres scored in extra time after Enzo Fernández received a second yellow, leaving Argentina with ten men.
Despite missing the final, Martínez was named to FIFA’s Dream XI.
Andy Mitten said Martínez should be fit for United’s opening 2026–27 Premier League match on Aug. 22.

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Argentina lost 1–0 to Spain in the World Cup final in New Jersey after Lisandro Martínez was forced off in the first half.
Ferran Torres scored in extra time after Enzo Fernández received a second yellow, leaving Argentina with ten men.
Despite missing the final, Martínez was named to FIFA’s Dream XI.
Andy Mitten said Martínez should be fit for United’s opening 2026–27 Premier League match on Aug. 22.