Argentina vs Spain, FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: With only a few hours to go for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain to get underway at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the excitement level among the fans is increasing. The interest for the marquee final is not only among the players who will compete but also numerous famous personalities among other sports as they are eagerly looking forward to the best going against the best. Accordingly, there are also rumours that Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is set to attend the decider. How much truth there is to the claim?
Argentina vs Spain, FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Will Carlos Alcaraz attend the tournament-decider?
It has emerged on social media that Alcaraz has already reached the United States, with the comeback in sights at the Cincinnati Open, beginning on August 11. Having been sidelined due to a wrist injury for four months, including Roland Garros and Wimbledon 2026, the youngster will begin his road to return at the Cincinnati Open. Nevertheless, there is no definite confirmation on whether or not the 23-year-old will make his appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Nevertheless, it is understood that Alcaraz is an avid football fan and would likely be backing Spain to lift the trophy.
Argentina vs Spain, FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Can Spain topple a well-drilled Argentinian side?
With Spain reaching the World Cup final for the first time since 2010 when they clinched the title, they will be vary of the threat that the defending champions possess. While both sides are undefeated, Argentina have fashioned two impressive come-from-behind wins to reach the decider. The quarter-final against Egypt saw them being 0-2 down until the 79th minute but Lionel Messi-led side hit three goals, including one in the extra time to win 3-2. Against England, they were 0-1 down until the 85th minute but netted two to seal a spot in the final.
Meanwhile, Spain have been impressive too and beat a strong France in the semi-final to progress to the decider. Spain and Argentina have faced one another only once in FIFA World Cup history and it came in the 1966 edition. The two sides locked horns in the Group stage and Argentina edged out Spain by 2-1, with Luis Artime scoring both goals for the former. Their most recent outing came in 2018 when Spain dismantled the opposition by a margin of 6-1.
