Messi's Argentina faces Yamal's Spain in World Cup final on Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The World Cup final is set for Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featuring Lionel Messi and Argentina against Spain's Lamine Yamal. Argentina advanced after a 2-1 victory over England in the semifinals, while Spain defeated France. Argentina, the defending champions, seeks its fourth title, while Spain aims for its second since 2010. Both teams entered the tournament as top FIFA-ranked sides, with Argentina leading in goals scored and Spain excelling in defense.
- •Argentina has scored 19 goals in the tournament.
- •Spain has allowed only one goal throughout the competition.
- •Argentina aims for back-to-back titles, a feat last achieved by Brazil.
- •Spain carries a 37-match unbeaten streak into the final.
- •The match takes place at a venue near New York, following a canceled encounter in Qatar.
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
"The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goalscorer in the tournament's history — and defending champion Argentina will take on Spain's defensive juggernaut on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to decide the title. Spain beat France in one semifinal on Tuesday; Argentina, the comeback kings of this tournament, rallied to beat England 2-1 in the other semifinal on Wednesday.
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