The FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain will make history before it kicks off at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.It will be the first FIFA World Cup to feature two of the world’s top teams since FIFA was founded in 1992, with Argentina entering the tournament as the no. The number 1 side is Spain at number 2.Argentina have reached their seventh FIFA World Cup final, facing Brazil in their second appearance at the title. Only Germany, with eight finals, has played more. It was Argentina’s first consecutive World Cup final appearance since 1986 and 1990.
Messi, Argentina chases history
The last holes Lionel Messi and defending Argentina against a Spanish team that has not lost a match in 37 games, a run since the beginning of 2024.Spain is looking to win its second FIFA World Cup after lifting the trophy in 2010. Argentina is looking to become the first men’s team to win multiple World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente is hoping for an unforgettable tournament. “On Sunday, we will see a great show. Two great international teams – two great teams, in my opinion – very similar in some aspects, the talent of the footballers. I think it will be an amazing final.”Sunday’s final will be Messi’s first game against Spain since Argentina defeated the world champions in a 2010 international friendly.The match will also see Messi share the stage with Spanish star Lamine Yamal, who was photographed by the Argentine legend as a baby nearly two decades ago.
Spain sees another record
Spain are heading to the final after one of the best defensive performances in World Cup history.La Roja have scored one goal in seven games and haven’t trailed in a single minute of the game. If they win the tournament, they will better the record set by Spain in 2010, Italy in 2006 and France in 1998, all of whom conceded just two goals when they won the World Cup.
