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2026 World Cup
Final
Spain vs Argentina
MetLife Stadium, New Jersey/New York, USA
Sunday, 19 July 2026
21:00
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.
Head-To-Head
Spain and Argentina have met 14 times in total (one competitive match and 13 friendlies). The record is perfectly balanced: six wins each and two draws.
Their only official competitive meeting was at the 1966 World Cup, where Argentina won 2-1, but their last encounter was a friendly in 2018, which Spain won 6-1.
This will be their first-ever World Cup final clash — and the first time reigning European and South American champions meet in a World Cup final.
Which Team Is Most Likely To Win
Spain enter as slight favourites thanks to their youthful energy, tactical discipline and outstanding defensive record (conceding just once) in this tournament.
However, Argentina’s experience in high-stakes finals, combined with Lionel Messi’s genius, makes them extremely dangerous.
It’s a 50-50 clash where one moment of magic could decide it.
What It Would Mean For The Winners
A Spanish victory would mark their second World Cup title and complete a golden era that began in 2008.
For Argentina, winning would make them only the third team after Brazil (1958 & 1962) and Italy (1934 & 1938) to win back-to-back World Cups — and allow Messi to ride off into the sunset as a double World Cup champion.
Quotes
"We won because of our ambition – we didn't want it to go to penalties. It was more about the desire to win than the quality of play," Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said after his side's win over England.
"We are in the semifinals, a privileged position in football that we might take for granted, but it's not that easy. We have every reason to be happy, satisfied, and excited. Now we're going for everything we can, right to the end, with every last ounce of strength and every last drop of sweat.
"If we pull it off, great. If not, we're going to give it our all. Let there be no doubt about that."
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