The World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina is nearly upon us, with the match set for Sunday. The clash will pit two of the tournament's strongest sides against each other, headlined by the prospect of Lionel Messi facing off against rising star Lamine Yamal.
Donald Trump is expected to attend the final in person, marking a high-profile presence at the event's conclusion.
Argentina's defense has been anchored by Cristian Romero throughout their run to the final. Playing alongside Lisandro Martinez, Romero has served as a critical defensive presence, often standing as the last line between attackers and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Across Argentina's third World Cup final appearance in four tournaments, few players have proven as consistently vital as the defender.
England's semi-final loss to Argentina has already sparked significant debate at home. Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions, particularly his substitution choices, drew criticism from players and analysts alike. Despite the scrutiny, Tuchel has retained his position as England manager and will oversee the team's bronze medal match on Saturday against the tournament's third-place finisher.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated support for FIFA investigating Argentina players over a banner displayed after their semi-final victory. The banner referenced Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands, a sovereignty dispute with Britain.
Fox's World Cup coverage is concluding with the final. The network's presenting team, including sideline reporter Geoff Shreeves, analyst Tom Rinaldi, and fan correspondent Jameis Winston, will wrap up their tournament duties after Sunday's match.
Author James Rodriguez: "The final shapes up as genuine star power meeting tactical excellence, though whether Messi's brilliance can outpace Spain's collective machine remains the real question."
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