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Every final we analyze, with a match rating, team ratings and a score out of ten for each player who made a difference.

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FIFA World Cup2026FinalMatch7.2 out of 10, very good
Spain

Final score: 1 to 0

After extra time
Argentina

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford

Ferran Torres settles a siege as Spain finally break Emiliano Martínez

Spain had the ball, the chances and, eventually, the trophy. Emiliano Martínez made a record 11 saves before a substitute's close-range finish in the 106th minute won Spain their second World Cup.

Our player of the match

Emiliano Martínez

9.1 out of 10, world class
FIFA World Cup2022FinalMatch9.9 out of 10, world class
Argentina

Final score: 3 to 3

4–2 on penalties
France

Lusail Stadium, Lusail

Messi completes football in the greatest World Cup final ever played

Two goals from Lionel Messi, a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappé, a last-minute save from Emiliano Martínez and a shootout to settle it. Argentina are world champions for the third time.

Our player of the match

Lionel Messi

9.6 out of 10, world class
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