Key Facts

• The World Cup final is between Spain, European champions, and Argentina, defending world champions.
• Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal meet again in the World Cup final after a photo of Messi bathing baby Yamal went viral from 2007.
• President Donald Trump will attend the final and present the trophy alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
• Trump was involved earlier by urging FIFA to review a red card given to US player Folarin Balogun, leading to a suspension being lifted.
• Argentine President Javier Milei will not attend the final in person due to superstition and will watch it from his residence.
• Wildfire smoke from Canada has caused haze in New York, but a cold front is expected to clear the air before the game.
• The final will be held at an open-air stadium in New York-New Jersey with over 80,000 people attending and 50,000 watching in Central Park.