Spain vs Argentina Predictions, team news and Match Previews in the World Cup Final. Spain and Argentina meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Sunday 19 July, with kick-off at 3pm Eastern and 8pm in the United Kingdom.The contrast could hardly be neater. Spain arrive as the tournament’s immovable object, a side that has not conceded more than once all summer and has never trailed for a single minute.
Defensive majesty meets offensive magnificence on the grandest stage of them all, as at 8pm UK time on Sunday evening at the MetLife Stadium, Spain and Argentina will contest the first-ever men’s World Cup final between two continental champions.
⚽️ World Cup Final: Spain and Argentina Set for a Historic Showdown
Spain: Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Ruiz; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal
Argentina: E. Martinez; Montiel, Romero, L. Martinez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, Alvarez
Spain vs Argentina Head to Head
- Spain have conceded just one goal at the World Cup
- Argentina have had to come through extra time twice
- Spain haven’t lost a competitive game in normal time since March 2023
Spain vs Argentina Prediction
Spain have been the most complete side in the competition, they have not trailed at any stage, and their control through Rodri and Pedri should allow them to dictate the tempo. Argentina’s resolve makes them dangerous to the last, but over the full course of the night the European champions have the greater command.
Argentina are bidding to become just the third team to win back-to-back World Cups after their triumph in Qatar four years ago. Italy were the first team to achieve that feat in 1934 and 1938, followed by Brazil in 1958 and 1962. The South Americans have now reached three of the last four finals but they are the clear underdogs for the 2026 showpiece.
