Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup final: Team news, prediction and lineups

Spain and Argentina are set to meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at the New York-New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday at 3pm (19:00 GMT). The match follows contrasting paths: Spain topped Group H with seven points, then advanced with a 3-0 win over Austria, a 1-0 victory over Portugal, a 2-1 win over Belgium, and a 2-0 semifinal upset of France. Argentina finished first in Group J before edging Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time and defeating Egypt 3-2 in a contentious last-16 match. In the quarterfinal, they beat Switzerland 3-1 in 120 minutes and rallied past England 2-1 in the semifinals. With Lionel Messi seeking what could be his final World Cup appearance and Lamine Yamal viewed as Spain’s teen breakout, the finale is framed as a clash of styles.