Spain 1-0 Argentina (aet): 2026 World Cup final player ratings

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Spain Unai Simón Was alert to clear danger after Cubarsí’s early mistake. Otherwise could have brought his slippers. 7 Pedro Porro Doesn’t look like a player who was in a relegation battle a few weeks ago. Was outstanding again. 8 Pau Cubarsí Got away with his early error and didn’t put a foot wrong after that. Incredible that he is still only 19. 8 Aymeric Laporte A steadying presence at the back. Could have been the hero in normal time if his header had been either side of Martínez. 7 Marc Cucurella Always 100% committed to the cause as usual. Able to get forward whenever he fancied it. 8 Rodri…

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