11 saves in the World Cup 2026 final: Martinez's historic record did not save Argentina from defeat...

The goalkeeper of the national team of Argentina, Emiliano Martinez, distinguished himself with an incredible performance in the final of the 2026 World Cup. In the main match of the tournament against the Spanish national team, he made 11 saves, setting a new absolute record for the World Cup finals. Before this match, Brazilian Claudio Taffarel and Italian Gianluca Pagliuca held the palm of the championship according to this indicator. In the final of the 1994 World Cup, they saved their teams eight times (then, after a dry draw, Brazil won in a penalty shootout). Despite the selfless and phenomenal play of Emiliano in the last stage, the Spaniards still managed to press the opponent and win with a score of 1:0. Striker Ferran Torres was able to beat Martinez and bring his team the trophy, who scored a goal in the 106th minute of the match. We will remind you that it is interesting that the goalkeeper of the Spanish national team made fewer saves during the entire World Cup than Martinez in the decisive match.