Video of Martinez's Save after Yamal's Free Kick World Cup 26 Final

Emiliano Martinez's goalkeeping feat in the 2026 World Cup final will go down in history. When the main time was up, 19-year—old Lamin Yamal curled the ball into the "nine" from a free kick from 22 meters - it seemed that this goal would be the winning goal for Spain. But Martinez made an incredible save, diving with his fingertips to turn the ball into a corner. This save was the tenth for the Argentine in the match and set an absolute record for World Cup finals, which has existed since 1966. The Albiceleste goalkeeper single-handedly dragged his team for the entire 120 minutes, deflecting punches after punches. While Argentina's attack did not land a single shot on target, Martinez pulled off almost impossible balls from Yamal, Niko Williams and Pau Kubarsi. It was his outstanding performance that allowed the Argentines to bring the matter to extra time. However, there was no strength left for the second extra-time — in the 106th minute Ferran Torres nevertheless broke the record holder, bringing Spain a 1-0 victory.

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