2026 World Cup Odds: Could Messi, Yamal Meet in Generational Final?

Betting markets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to conclude on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in Rutherford, New Jersey, have opened with England and Spain as the favorites to meet in the final. The two nations previously faced each other in the 2024 European Championship final, where Spain defeated England 2-1 to claim its fourth Euros title. Among the most anticipated potential matchups are a Lionel Messi vs. Lamine Yamal showdown if Argentina meets Spain, or a historic final between Argentina and Portugal featuring Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.