Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final setup suffered a major blow right before halftime on Sunday when core defender Lisandro Martínez was forced off the field due to an apparent injury during a tense, goalless opening half against Spain at MetLife Stadium.

Spain’s rock-solid defense faces Argentina’s ruthless attack in a historic World Cup final, highlighted by crucial individual battles like Rodri versus Enzo Fernández.

NEW YORK, July 17 : Argentina and Spain were supposed to settle a score in Qatar earlier this year, in the Finalissima between the champions of South America and Europe, before…