Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final

Lionel Messi's Argentina will face Spain in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match marks the climax of the first-ever 48-team World Cup tournament. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni encouraged fans to savour the occasion of watching the 39-year-old Messi lead his team out in the final.