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Spain prepares to face Argentina in FIFA World Cup final

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Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Spain prepares to face Argentina in FIFA World Cup final
Summary

Spain will meet Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at 3 PM ET in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Both teams have advanced through intense knockout rounds, with Spain defeating France 2-0 in the semifinals and Argentina overcoming England 2-1. This final features Lionel Messi, aiming for a historic second consecutive title for Argentina, against Spain's Lamine Yamal, a rising star. The final marks a significant clash of football philosophies: Argentina's dynamic resilience versus Spain's strategic control.

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  • •Match scheduled at New York-New Jersey Stadium on Sunday at 3 PM ET.
  • •Spain topped Group H and defeated Portugal and France to reach the final.
  • •Argentina advanced by winning against Cape Verde, Egypt, and England.
  • •Lionel Messi could set a record as the oldest outfield player in a final.
  • •The match represents a clash between two contrasting football styles.
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Lionel Messi vs Lamine Yamal in a clash of two generations at the biggest match of the biggest World Cup in history.

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