Ten-man Argentina slipped to a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, held at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.

Kylian Mbappe put himself into the record books and may have secured the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup, but his heroics could not prevent a 6-4 defeat at the hands of England in the Third Place Playoff in Miami on Saturday.

The 2026 World Cup final pits European kings Spain against defending champions Argentina on 19 July in what promises to be one of the greatest matches in tournament history.

England national team head coach Thomas Tuchel noted complacency as one of his side’s biggest downfalls during their 2-1 loss against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night.

England allowed a lead to slip through their hands in the second 2026 World Cup semifinal, succumbing 2-1 to Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Spain have advanced into the 2026 World Cup final after they defeated France 2-0 at the Dallas Stadium on Tuesday evening.