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Controversy mars World Cup final as Williams' goal is disallowed
19 Jul
Summary
- Nico Williams' potential goal was disallowed during extra time.
- Referee judged Mikel Merino fouled Nicolás Otamendi before the goal.
- Spain players expressed frustration over the controversial decision.
A controversial call overshadowed the first half of extra time in the 2026 World Cup final. Spain's Nico Williams appeared to score, but the goal was disallowed due to a supposed foul. Referee Slavko Vincic judged that Spain's Mikel Merino committed a foul on Argentina's Nicolás Otamendi before the ball reached Williams.
Replays indicated minimal contact between Merino and Otamendi, leading to the defender's theatrical fall. This ruling frustrated the Spanish team, who believed the contact was insufficient to warrant disallowing the goal. The decision sparked considerable debate regarding the interpretation of fouls in high-stakes matches.
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