CHAMPIONS! How Yamal's SPAIN gave Messi's ARGENTINA a World Cup Final BATH: The Season Two Finale! episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 20, 2026 · 28 MIN

CHAMPIONS! How Yamal's SPAIN gave Messi's ARGENTINA a World Cup Final BATH: The Season Two Finale!

from The Unused Subs · host Goran Paladin

Spain has defeated Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final to become WORLD CHAMPIONS for the second time! On the surface, a solitary goal in extra time doesn't sound overly impressive or convincing, but dig a little deeper and you will see that this was not only a one-sided finale, but one of the most dominant World Cup campaigns, ever.Spain conceded only one goal in 8 matches. They defeated Portugal, Belgium, France and finally Argentina in the knockout phase. In the show piece event against Lionel Messi's reigning champs, they secured 68% of possession, peppered Emi Martinez's goal with 20 shots - 11 of which were on target - and in return, Argentina could only muster 3 shots, none of which troubled Unai Simon in the Spanish goal.One the final episode of The Unused Subs, Goran, Jacob and Iffy chat the final, as well as the half-time entertainment (what a performance from Shakira BTW!) and the ordinary showing from Original Ronaldo in a poorly fitted tracksuit. We go over our favourite moments of the season, ask who would we want to have bathed us like Messi did Yamal all those years ago, and chat about what's next for the Wellington Phoenix & Auckland FC in the A-League.David Beckham comes up in conversation when we mention the bath stuff. It gets a bit weird actually.Thanks so much to our great mates at McDonald's NZ for backing The Unused Subs, and for Tyler St Sport for providing our home ground. And thanks very much to YOU for watching! We'll be back to champion kiwi football very soon, but for now, enjoy the off-season!FOLLOW THE UNUSED SUBS!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theunusedsubs/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theunusedsubsKiwis talk football too!#football #soccer #newzealand

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