Spain v Argentina: World Cup 2026 final – live
Summary
Argentina and Spain are set to face each other in the 2026 World Cup final. Argentina won their semifinal against England, while Spain had a strong win over France, showing contrasting styles of play.Key Facts
- Lautaro Martínez scored the goal that sent Argentina to the final and became emotional in a post-match interview.
- Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, expressed confidence in his players despite setbacks during the match.
- England had only 12% possession in the 37 minutes between scoring first and Argentina taking the lead.
- Spain maintains a style focused on keeping control of the ball, averaging 64% possession in the tournament.
- Spain’s playing style, called juego de posición, was revitalized by their current coach Luis de la Fuente.
- Argentina’s players are known for their passion and childhood dedication to the game.
- Injuries affected some Spanish players before the final, but key fitness is expected for Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro.
- This final marks the first World Cup final match between the current champions of Europe (Spain) and South America (Argentina).
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