Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has made history by setting a World Cup final record with 11 saves against Spain, but his achievement came with an injury scare.
Martínez had a blistering performance in the World Cup final, saving 10 of Spain's 15 attempts before extra time. His 11th save, just three minutes into extra time, sealed the record for most saves in a World Cup final.
The record for any other tournament game belongs to Tim Howard, who made 16 saves. Martínez's incredible feat was achieved despite playing with a broken finger on his right hand.
"EMI MARTÍNEZ IS A BRICK WALL IN GOAL, RECORDING HIS 10TH SAVE OF THE FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL," tweeted FOX Sports during the match.
Martínez's determination and skill have been on full display throughout the tournament, and his record-breaking performance has earned him widespread recognition.
The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain was a closely contested match that went into extra time. Argentina's Dibu denied Lamine Yamal to send the game into extra time.
The knockout stage of the World Cup has seen some thrilling matches, with several teams being eliminated in the quarterfinals and semifinals. The World Cup knockout stage bracket, matchups, and schedule have been published, with the final match taking place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The tournament has been broadcast in the United States on Fox and FS1, with matches also being broadcast in Spanish throughout the entirety of the World Cup on Telemundo and streaming on Peacock.
As Argentina's Emiliano Martínez continues to recover from his injury, the team's next move will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike. The World Cup final has been a closely contested match, and the outcome will have significant implications for the team's future.
Source: Yahoo Sports
