Spain v Argentina: Final - FIFA World Cup 2026
Spain v Argentina: Final - FIFA World Cup 2026
Manchester United and Argentina center back Lisandro Martinez was named to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Team of the Tournament this week after his role in a run to the final. Martinez and Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain after extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, but he played a memorable role for his national team on the road to New Jersey.
Martinez scored and assisted in Argentina’s 3-2 win over surprise Cinderella candidates, Cabo Verde. His defensive contributions were crucial in comeback wins over Egypt and England as well as an extra time win over Switzerland.
Martinez suffered an injury in the first half of the final against Spain. The issue emerged after a yellow card tackle to halt a counterattack, and it forced manager Lionel Scaloni to make an early substitution. The United man avoided a lengthy injury, but his recovery may delay his return to preseason action as the Reds ramp up training for the start of the new Premier League campaign in August.
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