What happened in the first half has never been seen before in a World Cup final

The first half of the 2026 World Cup finals disappointed thrill-seeking fans as Spain and Argentina ended in a goalless draw at the New York/New Jersey Stadium on Sunday night amid historic numbers that reflected a dearth of attacking opportunities.

And it was revealed network”Opta“International specialist in statistics The game saw just three shots during the first half, the lowest in World Cup finals history since 1966.

The network added that Argentina finished the first half without a single shot on or off goal, Tango’s first in the first half of any World Cup game since 1966.

Spain reached the final after defeating their French counterparts by two goals in the semi-finals, continuing their strong performances in the tournament.

Argentina, on the other hand, retained their place in the final after a dramatic comeback against England as they came from behind to win 2-1 to face Spain in the World Cup finals.