Argentina faces Spain in FIFA World Cup final on July 23
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Argentina will compete against Spain in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Argentina, the defending champions, advanced after narrowly defeating England in the semifinals with two late goals. Spain, who struggled earlier in the tournament, has since gained momentum, winning against Belgium and France. Both teams are aiming for a prominent title showdown, with star players Lionel Messi and Mikel Oyarzabal in form. Argentina's journey has been marked by close matches and officiating controversies, while Spain seeks to capitalize on their recent success.
- •Match scheduled for July 23 at MetLife Stadium
- •Argentina defeated England in semifinals
- •Spain won against Belgium and France
- •Messi and Oyarzabal are top performers
- •Argentina's path marked by close calls and officiating issues
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina vs. Spain — Who do you have in the FIFA World Cup Final?
"Argentina will defend its World Cup title against Spain on Sunday.
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