Argentina's national team suffered a significant blow during their clash with Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, held at the New York/New Jersey stadium, as defender Lisandro Martinez sustained an injury that forced him to leave the pitch.
Martinez fell to the ground in the 44th minute without any contact from a Spanish player, suffering what appears to be a muscle injury in his right leg, prompting his teammates to request an immediate substitution from the coaching staff.
Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni was forced to make an emergency substitution, bringing on Nicolás Otamendi before the end of the first half.
Martinez's injury is a significant blow for the Argentine national team, as he is one of the standout players in coach Lionel Scaloni's defensive lineup.
