Beirut: Defending champions Argentina and Spain will face each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in the first-ever World Cup final between the reigning European champion and Copa America holder.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Spain is chasing its second World Cup title after its 2010 triumph, while Argentina is seeking a fourth crown to move level with Germany and Italy, behind Brazil's record five titles. Spain has conceded just one goal throughout the tournament and kept six clean sheets, reaching the final after defeating France 2-0 in the semifinals. Argentina, meanwhile, rallied from behind to beat England 2-1 and has won 14 consecutive matches.
The final also features a battle between stars Lionel Messi, who shares the tournament's scoring lead with eight goals and is the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 21 goals, and Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who hopes to inspire La Roja to victory. Neither team has reported any major injury concerns ahead of Sunday's final.