Spain faces Argentina in 2026 World Cup final after England's late exit

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Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Spain faces Argentina in 2026 World Cup final after England's late exit
Summary

The 2026 World Cup final features Spain and Argentina, scheduled for Sunday. Spain, the reigning European Champions, encounters Argentina, the reigning World Champions, who secured their place with two late goals against England. Enzo Fernandez scored the crucial equalizer, highlighting Argentina's ability to score from distance, with five goals from outside the box during the tournament. Spain must devise a strategy to limit space for Argentina's attackers, particularly Lionel Messi, to avoid similar pitfalls.

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  • •Spain plays Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday.
  • •Argentina advanced after defeating England with two late goals.
  • •Enzo Fernandez's goal emphasized Argentina's scoring ability from distance.
  • •Spain aims to adjust tactics to restrict space for Messi and Argentina.
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The 2026 World Cup final will pit Spain against Argentina, the reigning European Champions against the reigning World Champions, for football's ultimate glory. England will feel hard done by to miss ...

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