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De la Fuente and Scaloni reach World Cup final against England

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:09 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

De la Fuente and Scaloni reach World Cup final against England

Summary

Luis de la Fuente and Lionel Scaloni lead Spain and Argentina into the World Cup final against England on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Both managers have not previously managed high-profile club teams but have achieved significant success on the international stage. Scaloni aims to secure Argentina's fourth consecutive tournament victory after winning the Copa America and the last World Cup. De la Fuente, who recently replaced Luis Enrique, seeks to add a World Cup title to Spain's European Championship win in 2024. Questions arise about the effectiveness of established managers like Thomas Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti, who faced early exits in the tournament. The matchup highlights contrasting coaching philosophies and success on the world stage.

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By the Numbers

•De la Fuente leads Spain in the World Cup final on July 19.
•Scaloni aims for Argentina's fourth consecutive major tournament win.
•Tuchel and Ancelotti faced criticism for early exits with England and Brazil.
•Both managers transformed their teams from underperforming to title contenders.
•The match contrasts varied coaching philosophies in international soccer.

What they're saying

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Sunday's World Cup final will be a meeting of stars but the two managers overseeing Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and the rest do not share the high-profile status of many of their players.
— Sky Sports

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