Final controversy: Spain’s disallowed goal sparks outrage online 🎥 | OneFootball

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·19 July 2026

Final controversy: Spain’s disallowed goal sparks outrage online 🎥

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The biggest refereeing controversy of the World Cup final was saved for extra time.

Spain had a goal disallowed right at the start of extra time, sparking plenty of complaints from La Roja players.


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The play saw Nico Williams find the net, but it was ruled out because of a stomp on Otamendi’s foot moments before the finish. See below:

In Brazil, social media joined the outrage and was nearly unanimous in disagreeing with the referee.

Check out some reactions below:


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