Argentina and Spain prepare for World Cup final at MetLife Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:51 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Argentina will face Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Argentina, the defending champion, aims for its fourth title, while Spain seeks its second. Both teams entered the tournament ranked first and second in FIFA’s rankings, marking a historic final matchup. Argentina leads in total goals scored but Spain has shown strong defensive performance throughout the tournament.
- •Argentina has scored 19 goals, while Spain has allowed only one in the tournament.
- •Lionel Messi could retire from international soccer after this match.
- •Spain's travel distance to the final is approximately 7,851 miles, a record for a champion.
- •Argentina's matches have mostly been played in the American South, totaling around 4,270 miles.
- •Potential lineups will be confirmed on match day.
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