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Premier League icon, Alan Shearer has predicted the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup clash to be played between Argentina and Spain. He believes the Lionel Messi-led South Americans would triumph over Spain in the 2026 final. Luis de la Fuente's Spain and Lionel Scaloni's Argentina are set to compete in the final on Sunday, July 19, at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Shearer has stated that while predicting the game's outcome is difficult, he believes Argentina will ultimately prevail. He praised Spain's ability to maintain possession and control the game but emphasised that Lionel Messi could be a decisive factor. Shearer pointed out the resilience of the Argentine team, which has demonstrated their capacity for comebacks throughout the tournament. As quoted by Tribal Football, Shearer said, "Honestly, I think it's such a difficult one to predict.