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Spain and Argentina prepare for World Cup final in New Jersey

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 2:06 AM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Spain and Argentina prepare for World Cup final in New Jersey

Summary

Spain and Argentina are set to compete in the World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Organizers are monitoring smoke from Canadian wildfires that has affected air quality across the U.S. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, aims to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain seeks its second title since 2010. Spain captain Rodri anticipates a physical match, acknowledging potential provocations. U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the final, hailing the event as possibly the most successful in history, while Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is also scheduled to be present.

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By the Numbers

•Match scheduled for Sunday at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
•Argentina seeks consecutive World Cup titles; Spain aims for its second
•Organizers are monitoring wildfire smoke affecting air quality
•Lionel Messi leads Argentina at age 39 in another World Cup final
•Trump describes the World Cup as a highly successful event

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2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Spain, Argentina prepare for World Cup final, Trump hails success

What they're saying

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Spain and Argentina prepared to do battle in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday as organisers said they were keeping a close eye on smoke from wildfires in Canada. Organisers said they were "monitoring closely" the smoke that has choked skies over large areas of the United States.
— Yahoo Sports

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