All eyes are on Argentina and Spain ahead of the final showdown

VIDEO | FIFA World Cup | Countdown to final match between Argentina and Spain After nearly six weeks of heroics and heartache, thrills and spills, heat, rain and rowing, New York New Jersey stadium was preparing on Sunday to host the crowning event of the World Cup tournament — the final between coolly confident Spain, aiming for their second world title, and fiery Argentina, defending their crown in what they hope will be the bow on the gift of Lionel Messi’s glittering career.

FIFA World Cup | Argentina vs Spain predictions: Argentina come to this match as the defending champions, after they won FIFA World Cup in 2022, defeating France 4-2 on penalties.— SABC News (@SABCNews) July 19, 2026 Spain last won FIFA World Cup in 2010 after defeating the Netherlands 1-0 in Extra Time in the final, with Andres Iniesta scoring the winning goal.