Spain goal vs. Argentina didn't count. The World Cup final foul called
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final after a controversial disallowed goal by Spain was overturned by a foul call. Ferran Torres eventually scored the winning goal in the 106th minute.
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This marks the conclusion of a major international sporting event, highlighting the impact of officiating decisions on high-stakes tournament outcomes.
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Spain thought that it might have scored the goal to win the World Cup, but it was disallowed thanks to a foul.
Nico Williams put the ball in the net in extra time against Argentina on Sunday, appearing to break a scoreless draw.
But referee Slavko Vinčić spotted a foul in the build-up with Mikel Merino stepping on Nicolás Otamendi's foot in the box.
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Though it appeared in real time that the call was harsh, replays showed Merino's left foot stepping on top of Otamendi's left foot.
Argentina was looking to hold on to a scoreless draw with 10 men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second yellow card near the end of regulation.
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