‘Tactically complete’ Spain vs an inspired Messi-led Argentina. Who will win the World Cup final?

A record 102 matches have been played, leaving just two games to decide the 2026 FIFA World Cup: the third-place playoff (between France and England) and the final. The championship match, to be played on Sunday evening US time, will see Spain take on Argentina in a fitting finale between the world’s two highest-ranked teams. So, how did each team reach the final – and how may it play out? How we got here Both sides enter the final unbeaten after seven matches. Spain arrive as the reigning…