ANALYSIS: It's Emiliano Martinez vs Spain. And Spain are losing.

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He’s everywhere. Every cross, every shot, every desperate lunge into the box, he’s there. The save from Yamal’s free kick at the end of normal time was world-class. Now, in extra time, he’s just denied another one.

Down to 10 men, Argentina should have been finished. But Martinez is the brick wall they keep running into. Spain have thrown everything at him. He’s thrown it all back.

This is his final. Whatever happens next, he’s given Argentina a chance they had no right to have.

Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez saves a free kick during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, the US on July 19, 2026. — Reuters
Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez saves a free kick during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, the US on July 19, 2026. — Reuters

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