League: FIFA World Cup Sport: Soccer Country: Global Category: Scores & Results

Fan predicts Argentina vs Spain World Cup final score in 2021

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 11:09 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Fan predicts Argentina vs Spain World Cup final score in 2021

Summary

A fan on X accurately predicted the 2026 FIFA World Cup final will feature Argentina against Spain, stating Argentina would win 3-2. This prediction was made shortly after Argentina's Copa America victory in 2021, marking Lionel Messi's first major international trophy. The final will take place at MetLife Stadium, a venue linked to Messi's previous disappointments with Argentina. As Messi potentially approaches his final match for the national team, the narrative surrounding this matchup has intensified, reflecting on past failures and recent triumphs.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Prediction made by fan in 2021 for 2026 World Cup final.
•Argentina won the Copa America shortly before the prediction.
•Final match scheduled at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
•Messi has previously faced disappointments at this venue.
•This final may be Messi's last appearance for Argentina.

Latest Updates

11:09 AMYahoo Sports — One fan called Spain vs Argentina World Cup final in 2021, Messi fans will love the score prediction

What they're saying

"
We’ve seen our fair share of Nostradamus-esque predictions over the years, but one fan on X may genuinely have access to a crystal ball. Back in 2021, when X was still called Twitter, fans were living in a world where Lionel Messi had yet to win a FIFA World Cup, and the name ‘Lamine Yamal’ wasn’t known outside of the halls of La Masia.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

FIFA World Cup Soccer