Spain vs. Argentina: What to know about the World Cup final teams, players and records
Spain and Argentina are set to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. The match features a historic clash between Spain's unbeaten streak and Argentina's pursuit of back-to-back titles led by Lionel Messi.
Why it matters
The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event globally, and this final represents a significant moment in international soccer history.
As Spain and Argentina headed into the 2026 men's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, soccer fans have already experienced heartbreak, pure joy and controversy during the historic 39-day tournament. Forty-eight nations competed in the largest FIFA World Cup in history, leaving just two left standing, with Spain in search of its second World Cup title and Argentina shooting for back-to-back championships."Spain came into the tournament as the favorite," Paul Tenorio of The Athletic told CBS News. "This is a team that now is riding a 37-game unbeaten streak going into the finals." But on the other side, he said, "Argentina is Argentina. They've won three consecutive international tournaments going into this World Cup, and they've done it with the best player of all time, [Lionel] Messi being kind of the heartbeat of the team.
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