Referee turns down Williams’ moment

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What would have been the World Cup-winning goal has been turned down by the referee.

Williams finally saw Martinez beaten, but Mikel Merino apparently played foul. The replays don’t really make it clear how.

Spain’s Nico Williams scores a goal that is later disallowed 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
Spain’s Nico Williams scores a goal that is later disallowed 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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