{"id":34724,"date":"2026-07-18T17:27:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T17:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=34724"},"modified":"2026-07-18T17:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T17:27:08","slug":"spain-and-argentina-poised-for-epic-showdown-in-2026-world-cup-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/spain-and-argentina-poised-for-epic-showdown-in-2026-world-cup-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain and Argentina Poised for Epic Showdown in 2026 World Cup Final"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spain faces Argentina in a highly anticipated World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium, with the prestigious trophy and a spot in history at stake.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La Roja enters the match as slight favorites, having enjoyed an impressive tournament characterized by strong defensive play. Under the management of Luis de la Fuente, the team has achieved six consecutive victories, maintained a record of six clean sheets, and secured a 2-0 win over France in the semi-finals, marking their return to the World Cup final for the first time since they lifted the trophy in 2010.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argentina aims for a second consecutive World Cup title after narrowly defeating England 2-1 in the semi-finals. Lionel Messi played a crucial role in the comeback, guiding the defending champions to their seventh World Cup final, with ambitions to be the first team to defend the title since Brazil in 1962.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softfootball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/https___sportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra_.io_.cloud_.ovh_.net_uploads_2026_07_nanobanana-2026-07-17-3-6a59e51abb832835356181.webp\" alt=\"Spain and Argentina meet in World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium- Photo credit: X media\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spain and Argentina meet in World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium- Photo credit: X media<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This match will see the current European champions go up against the Copa America holders, marking the first occurrence in men&#8217;s World Cup history that two continental champions meet in the final, making this an unprecedented encounter.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"team-news\" class=\"rb-heading-index-0 wp-block-heading\">Team News<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spain does not report any significant injuries, with both Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro likely to be available despite minor issues. Midfielders Rodri and Fabian Ruiz are expected to retain their places in the starting lineup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argentina has a fully fit squad as well. Rodrigo De Paul is anticipated to return to the starting eleven, and Gonzalo Montiel may take over from Nahuel Molina at right-back.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"possible-lineups\" class=\"rb-heading-index-1 wp-block-heading\">Possible Lineups<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spain possible starting lineup:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Ruiz; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Argentina possible starting lineup:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">E. Martinez; Montiel, Romero, L. 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