Messi's Argentina Held scoreless at Half in World Cup Final

The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina remained scoreless at halftime. Spain dominated possession and shot attempts in the first half, but neither team managed to find the back of the net. This stalemate marked the ninth 0-0 halftime score in World Cup final history.

The match was the culmination of the 104th and final game of an expanded 48-team tournament, which set new records for goals scored. The event, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, concluded with this highly anticipated fixture.

Notable figures from Hollywood, including Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, along with a significant contingent of NBA stars like Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, were in attendance. Tennis legends Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz, NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Saquon Barkley, and skiing champions Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn also watched the game. Soccer icons Kaka, David Beckham, Didier Drogba, and Zinedine Zidane were present to witness the final.

The pre-game festivities included a closing ceremony headlined by Post Malone. The halftime show, a first for FIFA, featured a diverse lineup of performers such as Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS, alongside conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS 22 Chorus with Coldplay.