Spain vs. Argentina Confirmed For World Cup Final: Here's What To Know

Spain and Argentina entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup as favorites to win the tournament; now the two teams will meet in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.

Spain sealed its spot in the final following a 2-0 win over France at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday. Argentina clinched its spot with a 2-1 win over England at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.

For the first time in their careers, Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi will face off on the international stage in a full-circle moment in football history. 

After winning a charity raffle organized by Diario Sport and UNICEF, Lamine Yamal’s family earned a spot in a promotional photo shoot with a young Lionel Messi. The photo went viral after Yamal’s father shared it following the 2024 Euros. Almost 20 years after that photo shoot, the baby from the photo and the legend himself are destined to face off on the international stage.

Here's everything to know about Spain vs. Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Following a scoreless draw against Cape Verde to open group stage play, Spain has won six straight and neutralized each of its opponents in the knockout rounds. 

Spain routed Austria 3-0 in the round of 32, followed by a 1-0 win over Portugal in the round of 16 to send Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. packing. 

Spain finally conceded, but Mikel Marino scored his second winning goal in as many games in a 2-1 win over Belgium in the quarterfinals. The quarterfinal win over Belgium also saw the only goal Spain conceded over the course of the tournament.

Tuesday against France in the semifinal, Spain was clearly the dominant team and cruised to a 2-0 victory over Les Bleus. For La Roja, it's onto the World Cup final.

Argentina maintained a perfect record prior to the final,