In the hours after Argentina's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, social media filled with posts claiming, without offering evidence, that the result was “fixed.” Fact-checkers and Argentina's own coach, Lionel Scaloni, moved to dismiss those versions.

Spain dominates Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final despite a 0-0 halftime score. Argentina's elimination at 59.2% YES.

A performance of remarkable control—if not clinical edge—saw Spain win its second men’s World Cup title.