Cristian Romero subbed off with an injury during Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 final
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Cristian Romero was forced off in the second half of Spain vs Argentina.
Argentina are taking on Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19. La Albiceleste had a tough opening hour in the match, failing to get any shots away.
The defending champions suffered an early injury blow as well. Lisandro Martinez was forced off with an injury in the first half. Martinez’s defensive partner, Cristian Romero, also saw his outing come to an end in the second half after being substituted due to an injury.
It was not immediately clear what Romero’s injury was. The Tottenham Hotspur defender went down moments after Ferran Torres saw his header saved by Emiliano Martinez. He was in some discomfort and had a conversation with his teammates.
Once the second hydration break was over, he was replaced by Marseille defender Facundo Medina.
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Argentina’s toothless performance
Martinez’s withdrawal would have been a big blow for Lionel Scaloni’s side, with the centre-back scoring the vital goal in the 3-2 win over Egypt. Despite being the reigning world champions, they did not have any shots. Just a solitary touch in the opposition’s box for three-fourths of regulation time.
Scaloni opted for wholesale changes in the second half, bringing on attacking reinforcements in the form of Lautaro Martinez. However, this still did not allow them to test Unai Simon in goal.
Spain, meanwhile, had seven shots on target but failed to beat Emiliano Martinez.
How to watch the Spain vs Argentina match in India?
Fans in India can watch the match live on DD Sports (free‑to‑air via DD Free Dish) and on Unite8 Sports channels. For streaming, the game will be available on the ZEE5 app and website, requiring the FIFA World Cup subscription pack.
Which Argentina players were forced to be subbed off with injuries?
Defensive duo Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez.
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Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.