Argentina suffered a setback in the World Cup final as defender Lisandro Martinez was forced to leave the pitch before halftime with an injury. The Manchester United player felt a pain in his thigh during the 44th minute of the match. Visibly distraught, Martinez covered his face with his jersey while receiving medical attention on the field. He was subsequently escorted off the pitch by medical staff for further assessment. Veteran Nicolas, aged 38, replaced Martinez as a substitute. The injury is a blow to Argentina's defense in the crucial final match.