Spain vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup final LIVE updates: Argentina makes three changes to squad, Spain unchanged
Argentina and Spain are set to face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Both teams enter the match with strong momentum, with Argentina on a winning streak and Spain maintaining a long unbeaten record.
Why it matters
The World Cup final is a major global cultural event that draws significant international attention and economic activity.
Spain, meanwhile are on a record as well. It has been unbeaten in 37 matches, a record-equalling run stretching back to its last defeat which was a 1-0 friendly loss to Colombia in March 2024. It did lose to Portugal in the 2025 Nations League final but the game was officially recorded as a draw, meaning Spain has not been beaten in regulation for well over two years.
The defending champions Argentina come out in a flat 4-4-2:
Emiliano Martinez in goal; Nicolás Tagliafico, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, and Gonzalo Montiel manning the backline; Nicolas Gonzales, Alexis Mac allister, Enzo Fernandez, and Rodrigo de Paul (returning to the starting lineup) in the midfield; and Julian Alvarez and Leo Messi leading the line.
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