The Spain national football team is scheduled to lock horns with the defending champions Argentina national football team in the massive FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Both international heavyweights successfully cleared every knockout hurdle to set up this ultimate tournament decider for the prestigious global trophy. European champions Spain enter the pitch with incredible tactical consistency, while South American champions Argentina rely on momentum to defend their crown. The FIFA World Cup 2026 final features a historic showdown between veteran icon Lionel Messi and rising sensation Lamine Yamal on the grandest international stage.
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2026 North America World Cup Final: Spain vs Argentina Match Details And All You Need to Know
- Tournament: FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
- Date: Sunday, July 19 2026 (Monday July 20 in India)
- Kickoff Time: 12:30 AM IST (Monday)
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
- Live Telecast (India): Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 2, DD Sports
- OTT Streaming (India): Zee5
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Spain Team News And Injury News
The Spanish camp enters the final with a highly settled unit under manager Luis de la Fuente. Winger Nico Williams has successfully recovered from the adductor muscle injury that forced him to miss the early knockout rounds and is fully fit to feature from the bench as a dangerous weapon. Midfield maestro Rodri will captain the side and serve as the absolute anchor for the European side alongside Fabian Ruiz and Dani Olmo. The attacking frontline will be led by centre forward Mikel Oyarzabal with electric talent Lamine Yamal and Alex Baena providing the necessary width on the flanks. Defensively, Pau Cubarsi and Aymeric Laporte are expected to guard the penalty area ahead of goalkeeper Unai Simon.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Argentina Team News And Injury News
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has guided the defending champions through emotional high-pressure contests to reach the showpiece event. The South American side repeatedly found ways to survive difficult knockout encounters, including narrow escapes against Cape Verde and Switzerland. Lionel Messi remains the single biggest threat for the team, having racked up eight goals and four assists during the tournament.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Squads: Spain And Argentina
Spain National Football Team Squad
Unai Simon, David Raya, Alex Remiro, Dani Carvajal, Jesus Navas, Aymeric Laporte, Robin Le Normand, Dani Vivian, Alejandro Grimaldo, Marc Cucurella, Pau Torres, Pedro Porro, Rodri, Martin Zubimendi, Fabian Ruiz, Mikel Merino, Pedri, Alex Baena, Gavi, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Alvaro Morata, Joselu, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ferran Torres, Bryan Zaragoza
Argentina National Football Team Squad
Emiliano Martinez, Geronimo Rulli, Walter Benitez, Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, German Pezzella, Nicolas Otamendi, Lisandro Martinez, Lucas Martinez Quarta, Nicolas Tagliafico, Valentin Barco, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Valentin Carboni, Guido Rodriguez, Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez, Nicolas Gonzalez, Alejandro Garnacho, Lucas Ocampos
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