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Chris Sutton predicts Spain to face Argentina in World Cup final

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Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Chris Sutton predicts Spain to face Argentina in World Cup final

Summary

Chris Sutton, BBC Sport's football expert, forecasts a World Cup final matchup between Spain and Argentina, scheduled for Sunday, July 19, in New York. Sutton acknowledges Argentina's tenacity but believes Spain, having not trailed in any of their seven tournament games, is favored. The bronze match, featuring France and England, is set for Saturday, July 18, in Miami and is expected to lack enthusiasm from both teams. Sutton's predictions for both matches are 2-1 in favor of France and Spain, respectively. Sutton emphasizes the aggressive style of Argentine play with Lionel Messi as a key factor.

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•World Cup final on July 19: Spain vs. Argentina in New York.
•Bronze final on July 18: France vs. England in Miami.
•Sutton predicts a 2-1 win for both Spain and France.
•Argentina has fought hard but is not as strong as previous squads.
•Spain has dominated their matches without trailing.

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4:26 PMYahoo Sports — 'Chaos v calm' - Sutton's World Cup final and third-place predictions
4:26 PMBBC Sport — 'Chaos v calm' - Sutton's World Cup final and third-place predictions

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BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton makes his prediction for Spain against Argentina in the World Cup final, and the bronze final between France and England.
— Yahoo Sports

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BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton makes his prediction for Spain against Argentina in the World Cup final, and the bronze final between France and England.
— BBC Sport

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