Argentina prepares for World Cup final against Spain with projected lineup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Argentina is set to face Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Lionel Messi leads the team, having played a pivotal role throughout the tournament with eight goals and three assists. Manager Lionel Scaloni is expected to field a strong lineup, including Lautaro Martínez, Enzo Fernández, and Julián Alvarez, who have contributed to Argentina’s success. The match will determine if Argentina can secure back-to-back World Cup championships.
- •Match time is set for 3 p.m. ET on July 19.
- •Projected starting lineup includes Messi, Martínez, and Fernández.
- •Argentina seeks to become back-to-back World Cup champions.
- •Messi has broken the record for most World Cup goals.
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Spain projected lineup for World Cup final vs. Argentina: Will Lamine Yamal start?
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina projected lineup for World Cup final vs. Spain: Who will play with Messi?
"Lionel Messi and Argentina have one more match to win before becoming back-to-back World Cup champions. Here's their projected starting lineup against Spain.
"Lamine Yamal practiced separate from the rest of Spain ahead of the World Cup final. Will he start against Argentina?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 1:17 AMSpain projected lineup for World Cup final vs. Argentina: Will Lamine Yamal start?
Lamine Yamal practiced separate from the rest of Spain ahead of the World Cup final. Will he start against Argentina?
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 12:32 AMArgentina projected lineup for World Cup final vs. Spain: Who will play with Messi?
Lionel Messi and Argentina have one more match to win before becoming back-to-back World Cup champions. Here's their projected starting lineup against Spain.
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