The 2026 World Cup final is here with Argentina facing Spain on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium. Argentina is competing in its second consecutive final, looking to defend its 2022 title, and Spain is seeking its first trophy since 2010. 

Spain dominantly earned its final place after defeating the former World Cup favorite France, 2-0, and Argentina stormed back to defeat England, 2-1, and etch its name in the title game. Leading into the championship game, Spain and Argentina’s World Cup journeys have been nothing but thrilling.

Argentina and Spain easily clinched their group stages, despite Cape Verde holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup opener. Argentina finished with nine points after wins over Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Heading into the round of 32, Argentina and Cape Verde went goal for goal until the game-winner came in extra time, which made for one of the most exciting games of the tournament. 

Yet again, Argentina’s round of 16 showdown came from one of the largest World Cup comebacks ever. Trailing Egypt, 2-0, until the 79th minute, Argentina combined for two goals in the final 11 minutes and another in stoppage time to advance to the quarterfinals to face Switzerland, which saw a comeback 2-1 win. Facing England in the semifinals, their comeback efforts helped them win again, with two goals in the 85th and stoppage time to clinch a second consecutive World Cup final.

Spain cruised past Austria 3-0 in their round of 32 match and sent Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal home with a 1-0 win. After a 2-1 win over Belgium, Spain advanced to face World Cup favorites France in the semifinals. Although France had yet to trail in a World Cup game, Spain’s penalty in the 22nd minute set up a dominant 2-0 performance and held France scoreless. Spain now competes in its first final since 2010, when it last hoisted the World Cup trophy. 

Who Are The Referees For Spain vs. England?

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Slavko Vincic will be the head official for the World Cup final. Vincic’s assignment also makes him the first Slovenian referee to officiate a FIFA World Cup final match. 

Serving as a FIFA referee since 2010, the title game will mark his sixth World Cup game he’s officiated. In the 2026 tournament, Vincic officiated for Brazil vs. Morocco, Jordan vs. Algeria and Mexico vs. Ecuador in the round of 32. 

Among his World Cup matches, this will be the second time that he’s officiated an Argentina game, where his first came from its first and only loss against Saudi Arabia in 2022. Vincic has never officiated the Spain national team in a World Cup, but has officiated four UEFA matches for the squad. 

Vincic is joined by assistant referees Tomaz Klancik and Andraz Kovacic.  

Referee: Slavko Vincic

Assistant Referee 1: Tomaz Klancik

Assistant Referee 2: Andraz Kovacic

4th Official: Adham Makhadmeh

Reserve Assistant Referee: Mohammed Alkalaf

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The winner of the World Cup will hoist a trophy, receive championship rings for the first time and gain a lifetime of glory in what will be a defining moment in the country’s sports history. It’ll also lead to a significant payday.

The World Cup winner earns $51 million. The second prize is $34 million.

FIFA expanded the payout for the 2026 World Cup, setting a record with a combined $871 million paid to the 48 participating teams. That tally includes more than $100 million that was added in April after some federations in Europe lobbied for help to cover costs at a tournament across three countries that has required extensive travel and lodging costs.

The $51 million for either Argentina or Spain is a large sum, but it also pales in comparison to the fortunes that are spent on global soccer. It’s also smaller than what last year’s Club World Cup winner earned in a tournament also played in the U.S.

For perspective, the $51 million for the winner is less than the transfer fee paid Tuesday by English club Brighton for a 19-year-old defender who spent most of the World Cup on the bench, Croatia’s Luka Vuskovic.

Here’s what to know about the World Cup prize money:

All Teams Get Paid

FIFA pays money to the 48 national federations in two categories: Prize money bonuses based on how far each team advances in the tournament and across-the-board payments to cover training and preparation costs.

All 48 get at least $12.5 million for competing in the World Cup, including $10 million in prize money for qualifying and playing in the group stage. Each receives $2.5 million for pre-tournament training and expenses. That upfront money was agreed at past World Cups to help avoid pre-tournament tensions when it wasn’t uncommon for players to claim that bonuses had not been paid by their federation.

The prize money goes up depending on how far the teams advance.

Higher Amounts Come After Federation Demands

Some federations, especially from Europe, had told FIFA that the prize money structure and payments for preparation costs that had been set last year would see them lose money on the tournament unless their team went deep into the knockout rounds.

France federation president Philippe Diallo told sports daily L’Equipe he had for several months drawn FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s attention to World Cup teams not being properly rewarded, compared to what Club World Cup winner Chelsea got one year ago. That was $115 million, after FIFA had to promise a nine-figure reward that persuaded storied European clubs to play in the revamped competition.

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World Cup teams playing games in the United States also faced some tax obligations that are exempted in Canada and Mexico.

World Cup Champion Gets The Big Bucks

The eventual champion receives $51 million, compared to Argentina’s federation $42 million for winning the 2022 tournament in Qatar. That 32-team edition had a total prize fund of $440 million.

Here is what the others are getting:

Runner-up: $34 million

Third place (England): $30 million

Fourth place (France): $28 million

Quarterfinalists (fifth to eight): $20 million each

Round of 16 (ninth to 16th): $16 million each

Round of 32 (17th to 32nd): $12 million each

Group stage (33rd-48th): $10 million each

Flights And Hotels Are Covered

In addition to the payout sums and under World Cup regulations, FIFA is already obliged to pay for business‑class return flights for each federation to travel to the tournament plus board and lodging for a 50-person delegation, which includes the players. The hotel payments start five nights before a team’s first game and one night after it is eliminated.

FIFA also covers the cost of domestic travel for up to 50 delegation members, and “a dedicated fleet of vehicles, including an equipment truck.”

The soccer federations of World Cup teams must pay for “adequate insurance … including but not limited to injury, accident, disease and travel,” plus “incidental hotel costs” and housing additional members of a delegation.

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The World Cup Trophy

The greatest honor, of course, is the World Cup trophy.

On Sunday, the champions will celebrate with it after the final whistle during an award ceremony. The original trophy is not awarded permanently. Instead, the winners will be presented with a gold-plated replica, which they get to keep.

As for World Cup prize money, that’s paid by FIFA to the federations — not the players. It’s up to each federation’s rules how they handle the money.

For example: U.S. soccer will get to keep 20% of the prize money. The remaining 80% that the U.S. men’s national soccer team receives will be split evenly between the men’s and women’s national teams following a 2022 milestone agreement to pay its men’s and women’s teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.

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Lionel Messi’s legendary heroics have, no doubt, been huge storylines during Argentina’s 2026 World Cup run, but they also fueled the team’s remarkable comebacks. So many times, it looked like La Albiceleste wouldn’t keep their hopes of defending their world championship alive, but somehow, they kept stepping up.

It has been that kind of tournament for Argentina. But it was enough to advance to Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain.

La Albiceleste reached the World Cup final despite leading for only about 90 minutes from the round of 16 onward — essentially the length of one regulation match across three knockout games.

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That stat tells the story of Argentina’s run. This has not been a smooth path. It has been about suffering, surviving, staying composed and being comfortable while uncomfortable. But every time the team was pushed to the brink, it has found a way to survive.

Across the entire knockout stage, including the round of 32, Argentina had the lead for approximately 145 minutes.

This is a core group of players that has already been through it all, winning three straight major international tournaments: the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 World Cup and the 2024 Copa América.

Now, Argentina has a chance to win a fourth straight major international trophy on Sunday against Spain, including a second consecutive World Cup. And if it wins, this group will cement itself as one of the greatest national team dynasties in football history.

Argentina vs. Cape Verde — Round Of 32

Argentina took the lead in the first half through Lionel Messi, but an equalizer from Cape Verde in the second half pushed the game into extra time.

Lisandro Martínez capitalized immediately at the start of extra time to give Argentina the lead again, but just when it looked like the defending champion had finally taken control, Cape Verde equalized yet again to make it 2-2.

Eventually, an own goal in the second half of extra time was enough to get Argentina over the line, as Cape Verde gave Argentina everything it could handle.

Argentina led for roughly 55 minutes in that game, but it never felt comfortable.

Argentina vs. Egypt — Round Of 16

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Argentina went through an even bigger scare in the Round of 16 against Egypt.

Egypt took the lead in the first half and doubled its advantage in the 67th minute, leaving Argentina down 2-0 with just over 20 minutes to go. The situation was made even worse by Messi missing a penalty in the first half while Argentina was trailing 1-0.

As the match reached the 78th minute, it looked like Argentina’s tournament was on the verge of a shocking early exit.

But the never-give-up spirit within this Argentina team took over.

Argentina scored three goals from the 79th minute onward, completing one of the most dramatic comebacks of the tournament. Enzo Fernández eventually found the stoppage-time winner, allowing Argentina to reverse the result and win 3-2 within normal time.

Argentina only led for roughly 10 minutes in that match, but it was enough.

Argentina vs. Switzerland — Quarterfinal

Despite this being one of Argentina’s smoother knockout-stage performances, the quarterfinal against Switzerland was still a nail-biter.

Argentina took an early lead through Alexis Mac Allister in the 10th minute and looked close to being in cruise control. But Switzerland, which had started the game brightly before the goal, stayed patient, chipped away and grew into the match.

Eventually, Dan Ndoye equalized in the second half, and the general play began to shift toward Switzerland. The Swiss were controlling the game, all the momentum was with them, and Argentina looked on the brink again.

But the game changed after a VAR review led to Breel Embolo being shown a second yellow card for simulation shortly after Switzerland’s equalizer. Suddenly, the momentum shifted right back to Argentina.

Argentina seized complete control, had most of the ball and caused Switzerland too many problems. Switzerland held on for as long as it could and managed to get the match into extra time, but Julián Álvarez eventually produced a brilliant moment of magic in the 112th minute to give Argentina the lead.

Lautaro Martínez then added a late insurance goal to get Argentina over the line.

Argentina led for roughly 72 to 73 minutes in that game, but even then, it had to suffer.

Argentina vs. England — Semifinal

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The semifinal started as a physical, tense and cagey game, with neither team creating much and both sides struggling to consistently get into the opposing box.

But everything changed when England took the lead in the 55th minute through Anthony Gordon.

That goal shifted the entire game. Argentina came out after conceding with all guns blazing, pinning England back and forcing the Three Lions to suffer. England only managed to have 12% of the ball after taking the lead, as Argentina continued to pile pressure on the English defense.

Argentina hit the post multiple times, forced Jordan Pickford into several saves and kept pushing until the moment finally came in the 85th minute, when Enzo Fernández equalized.

From there, all the momentum had completely shifted.

England had gone fully defensive, bringing on defensive players for midfielders and attackers, and the picture became clear: England was trying to survive, while Argentina was going for the win.

Argentina eventually found it in stoppage time, with Lautaro Martínez coming off the bench to score the winner in the 92nd minute and deliver another heart-stopping victory.

Argentina led for only around seven minutes against England, but once again, that was all it needed to advance to the World Cup final.

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We have reached the 2026 World Cup final to cap off a memorable summer. That has us wondering: when will we see all these squads back in action when a trophy is on the line?

Want to know when is the next top competition for European squads like England, France and Spain? What about Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and the rest of South America? When could the USA and Mexico face off? What about teams in Africa and Africa? Let’s break it down:

Europe (UEFA)

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2026-27 Nations League: The Nations League competition begins in September and will run through next summer. The tournament was created in 2018 to allow teams across the continent to play competitive matches throughout the year while featuring a form of promotion and relegation that is more associated with clubs. 

The 2026-27 Nations League calendar begins with all qualified European teams (54 in all, with Russia suspended) starting with two group stage games each in September, October, and November. The quarterfinals will be in March 2027 and then the semifinals on June 9-10, 2027. The final and third-place match will be on June 13, 2027. 

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal won the 2025-26 Nations League title over Lamine Yamal and Spain. Previous winners include Spain (2022-23), France (2021-22), and Portugal (2018-19). 

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2028 European Championship: Held every four years, the Euros is the continent’s premier competition. The next edition will be held from June 9–July 9, 2028, and will be held across Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Ireland. Eight cities and nine stadiums will host the competition, with the final on July 9 at Wembley Stadium in London.

The defending champion is Spain, having defeated England 2-1 at the 2024 Euro held in Germany. It was Spain’s fourth title overall (1960, 2008, 2012, 2024) while England remains without a trophy in the competition. Germany has three titles while France and Italy have two titles, respectively.  Six nations (Portugal, Greece, Denmark, Czechoslovakia, the Netherlands, and the Soviet Union) have one apiece.

USA, Mexico, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF)

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2026-27 Nations League: The Nations League competition begins in September and will run through next summer. Much like the European edition, the tournament was created in 2019 to allow teams across the region to play competitive matches throughout the year.

The 2026-27 Nations League calendar begins with all 41 CONCACAF teams starting with two group stage games each in September and October. The quarterfinals will be in November, with the semifinals/third-place match/final held in March 2027.

Mexico won its first Nations League title in 2025 after the USA had won the first three editions. 

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2027 Gold Cup: Held every two years, the Gold Cup is the continent’s premier tournament. Details on the tournament such as the host nation or the number of teams have yet to be announced. In recent editions, teams from other continents – including Saudi Arabia and Qatar – have been invited to fill out the field. 

Mexico defeated the USA, 2-1, last summer in Houston for its 10th title at the tournament. Only two other teams – the USA with 7, and Canada with 1 – have won the tournament. 

South America (CONMEBOL)

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2027 Copa América: The next official competition for the 10 South American sides – Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venzuela – will be the 2028 Copa América. 

Lionel Messi and Argentina are back-to-back champions of the competition, including the 2024 edition that was held in the United States and featured a 16-team tournament, with six teams from CONCACAF joining the field.

The hosts or the number of teams for the 2028 edition has yet to be determined, although the USA has reportedly expressed interest in hosting again.

Overall, Argentina has won the competition 16 times – the most ever. Uruguay has 15 titles (the last being in 2011) while Brazil has nine (the last in 2019). Chile, Paraguay, and Peru have two each while Colombia and Bolivia each have one. Venezuela and Bolivia are the only South American teams to not have a title. 

Africa (CAF)

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2027 Africa Cup of Nations: The Africa Cup of Nations will make a switch to being held every four years and played during the summer after being a biennial event during the winter months. 

Next year’s edition will be hosted by three countries – Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda – and will be from June 19 to July 17, 2027. 

The number of countries has yet to be announced, but the 2025 tournament had 24 teams. It was hosted in Morocco and had a controversial finish in which the hosts were awarded the title after Senegal was penalized for abandoning the final to protest a foul late in the game. 

Egypt leads all teams with seven titles. 

Asia (AFC)

2027 Asian Cup: The tournament will be FIFA’s first major men’s international tournament for 2027 as it will held from January 7 through February 5. 

The tournament – held every four years – will once again include 24 teams, including hosts Saudi Arabia. The field also includes several of the confederation’s other teams that appeared at the 2026 World Cup – Australia, Jordan, South Korea, Japan, Iran, Iraq, Qatar, and Uzbekistan. 

Qatar is back-to-back champions. Japan has four titles overall, while Iran and Saudi Arabia each have three. South Korea has two titles.

Oceania (OFC)

OFC Men’s Nations Cup: The confederation composed of mainly South Pacific island nations such as Fiji, Tahiti and New Caledonia – along with New Zealand – has yet to announce when it will next have its tournament. The last one held was in 2024 with New Zealand winning it to clinch its 2026 World Cup spot. 

New Zealand has six titles while Tahiti has one. Australia has four, but left the confederation for Asia’s AFC in 2006. 

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There couldn’t be a better way to close out this historic World Cup than a historic match in the final. This is the first-ever World Cup final between the top two FIFA-ranked teams since the rankings were introduced in 1992.

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Argentina scored 19 goals, second-most behind England and France. Their attack, led by their Lionel Messi, has been undeniable. Messi has eight goals and four assists, breaking multiple records in this run.

After their shocking draw with Cape Verde in the opening match, Spain has looked like a totally different team. They’ve looked like the team who are the reigning European champions. 

Dominating in the midfield, controlling the possession and attacking in the right moments have made Spain the problem everyone thought they would be in this tournament.

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Argentina: +130 (bet $10 to win $23 total)

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• Mikel Oyarzabal: +170
• Borja Iglesias: +210
• Lamine Yamal: +230
• Ferran Torres: +235
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The two best teams in soccer meet on the biggest stage. Spain and Argentina battle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup title. 

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Spain enters on a 37-match unbeaten streak and has conceded just one goal throughout the tournament. They could push that streak to 38 and capture their second World Cup title in doing so.

Argentina has scored more goals than any other team and is attempting to become the first nation since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 to win back-to-back World Cup titles.

Lionel Messi has made his impact felt in the only way he knows how. The Argentine legend has scored eight goals, found his teammates for four assists and has broken records in doing so. 

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• Spain: +123
• Tie: +198

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• Argentina: +125

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Player	Anytime	2+ Goals	Hat Trick
Lionel Messi	+151	+950	+4500
Mikel Oyarzabal	+155	+1000	+5000
Lamine Yamal	+230	+1750	+9500
Julian Alvarez	+260	+2200	+12500

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How to Watch Spain vs. Argentina

• Time: Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m. ET
• Where: New York New Jersey Stadium
• TV: FOX
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Players to Watch in Spain vs. Argentina match

Lionel Messi continues to define Argentina’s World Cup run at 39 years old. The captain has eight goals and two assists in the tournament and is chasing another World Cup title while adding to his record 21 career World Cup goals. After a brilliant two-assist performance against England, Argentina will once again rely on Messi to deliver on the biggest stage.

Enzo Fernández will play a crucial role in the midfield battle against Spain. Fresh off an excellent performance in the semifinal, Fernández will be responsible for progressing Argentina’s attack while matching up against one of the strongest midfield units in international soccer.

Lamine Yamal has steadily grown into the tournament after returning from injury. While he has just one goal so far, his pace, dribbling, and ability to unsettle defenses remain central to Spain’s attack. If Yamal produces his best performance in the final, Spain will have a strong chance of lifting the trophy.

Pau Cubarsí has anchored the tournament’s best defense, helping Spain concede just one goal in seven matches. The 19-year-old center back now faces his toughest assignment yet in slowing down Messi and Argentina’s attack, a performance that could further cement his status as one of the world’s elite defenders.

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Lionel Messi is chasing another historic milestone after recording eight goals and two assists in the tournament. If Messi can score twice and record an assist, he can lift the Golden Boot and possibly lift another World Cup title.

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Argentina vs. Spain Odds

To Win the World Cup

• Spain: -165
• Argentina: +130

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Mikel Oyarzabal	+160	+380
Lionel Messi	+160	+400
Lamine Yamal	+250	+550
Lautaro Martínez	+260	+600
Julian Alvarez	+280	+650

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• Time: Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m. ET
• Where: New York New Jersey Stadium
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Players to Watch in Spain vs. Argentina match

Lionel Messi continues to define Argentina’s World Cup run at 39 years old. The captain has eight goals and two assists in the tournament and is chasing another World Cup title while adding to his record 21 career World Cup goals. After a brilliant two-assist performance against England, Argentina will once again rely on Messi to deliver on the biggest stage.

Enzo Fernández will play a crucial role in the midfield battle against Spain. Fresh off an excellent performance in the semifinal, Fernández will be responsible for progressing Argentina’s attack while matching up against one of the strongest midfield units in international soccer.

Lamine Yamal has steadily grown into the tournament after returning from injury. While he has just one goal so far, his pace, dribbling, and ability to unsettle defenses remain central to Spain’s attack. If Yamal produces his best performance in the final, Spain will have a strong chance of lifting the trophy.

Pau Cubarsí has anchored the tournament’s best defense, helping Spain concede just one goal in seven matches. The 19-year-old center back now faces his toughest assignment yet in slowing down Messi and Argentina’s attack, a performance that could further cement his status as one of the world’s elite defenders.

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Could this final be a passing of the torch as Lionel Messi faces teenage sensation Lamine Yamal for the first time on the international stage?

Messi is looking to cap his legendary World Cup career by leading Argentina to a historic second straight World Cup title. It would be the first time a team has won back-to-back titles since 1958 and 1962.

 Yamal hopes to help Spain to its first World Cup crown since 2010 and announce himself on the sport’s biggest stage. The clash between soccer’s greatest icon and one of its brightest young stars adds another unforgettable chapter to an already historic final.

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Argentina vs. Spain Odds

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To Advance

• Spain: -154
• Argentina: +130

Method of Victory

Method of Victory	Spain	Argentina
90 Minutes	+120	+270
Extra Time	+900	+200
Penalties	+800	+850

Score or Assist Odds

Player	Score	Assist	Score or Assist
Lionel Messi	+150	+300	-120
Lamine Yamal	+225	+300	+110
Mikel Oyarzabal	+150	+500	+110
Julian Alvarez	+260	+600	+175
Dani Olmo	+400	+400	+200
Enzo Fernández	+700	+600	+400

How to Watch Spain vs. Argentina

• Time: Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m. ET
• Where: New York New Jersey Stadium
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One

Players to Watch in Spain vs. Argentina match

Lionel Messi continues to define Argentina’s World Cup run at 39 years old. The captain has eight goals and two assists in the tournament and is chasing another World Cup title while adding to his record 21 career World Cup goals. After a brilliant two-assist performance against England, Argentina will once again rely on Messi to deliver on the biggest stage.

Enzo Fernández will play a crucial role in the midfield battle against Spain. Fresh off an excellent performance in the semifinal, Fernández will be responsible for progressing Argentina’s attack while matching up against one of the strongest midfield units in international soccer.

Lamine Yamal has steadily grown into the tournament after returning from injury. While he has just one goal so far, his pace, dribbling, and ability to unsettle defenses remain central to Spain’s attack. If Yamal produces his best performance in the final, Spain will have a strong chance of lifting the trophy.

Pau Cubarsí has anchored the tournament’s best defense, helping Spain concede just one goal in seven matches. The 19-year-old center back now faces his toughest assignment yet in slowing down Messi and Argentina’s attack, a performance that could further cement his status as one of the world’s elite defenders.

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Spain vs. Argentina Final

Spain	57%	57¢	43¢
Argentina	43%	43¢	57¢

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How to Watch Spain vs. Argentina

• Time: Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m. ET
• Where: New York New Jersey Stadium
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One

Players to Watch in Spain vs. Argentina match

Lionel Messi continues to define Argentina’s World Cup run at 39 years old. The captain has eight goals and two assists in the tournament and is chasing another World Cup title while adding to his record 21 career World Cup goals. After a brilliant two-assist performance against England, Argentina will once again rely on Messi to deliver on the biggest stage.

Enzo Fernández will play a crucial role in the midfield battle against Spain. Fresh off an excellent performance in the semifinal, Fernández will be responsible for progressing Argentina’s attack while matching up against one of the strongest midfield units in international soccer.

Lamine Yamal has steadily grown into the tournament after returning from injury. While he has just one goal so far, his pace, dribbling, and ability to unsettle defenses remain central to Spain’s attack. If Yamal produces his best performance in the final, Spain will have a strong chance of lifting the trophy.

Pau Cubarsí has anchored the tournament’s best defense, helping Spain concede just one goal in seven matches. The 19-year-old center back now faces his toughest assignment yet in slowing down Messi and Argentina’s attack, a performance that could further cement his status as one of the world’s elite defenders.

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Spain vs. Argentina Final

Spain	59%	58.5¢	41.6¢
Argentina	42%	41.6¢	58.5¢

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How to Watch Spain vs. Argentina

• Time: Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m. ET
• Where: New York New Jersey Stadium
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One

Players to Watch in Spain vs. Argentina match

Lionel Messi continues to define Argentina’s World Cup run at 39 years old. The captain has eight goals and two assists in the tournament and is chasing another World Cup title while adding to his record 21 career World Cup goals. After a brilliant two-assist performance against England, Argentina will once again rely on Messi to deliver on the biggest stage.

Enzo Fernández will play a crucial role in the midfield battle against Spain. Fresh off an excellent performance in the semifinal, Fernández will be responsible for progressing Argentina’s attack while matching up against one of the strongest midfield units in international soccer.

Lamine Yamal has steadily grown into the tournament after returning from injury. While he has just one goal so far, his pace, dribbling, and ability to unsettle defenses remain central to Spain’s attack. If Yamal produces his best performance in the final, Spain will have a strong chance of lifting the trophy.

Pau Cubarsí has anchored the tournament’s best defense, helping Spain concede just one goal in seven matches. The 19-year-old center back now faces his toughest assignment yet in slowing down Messi and Argentina’s attack, a performance that could further cement his status as one of the world’s elite defenders.

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