World Cup final: Argentina vs. Spain - What you need to know, predictions, odds - ESPN

We're down to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as there are now just two teams still harboring dreams of becoming world champions.

We've seen 46 teams — including co-hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States, as well traditional powerhouses Brazil and Germany — fall by the wayside over the past month.

Now only reigning world champions Argentina and reigning European champions Spain still have their eyes on victory in the final in New Jersey on Sunday.

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But how did we get here? Who are the players who have stood out the most? And what are the moments that we'll never forget?

ESPN's Mark Ogden brings you up to date with answers to all of those questions, Sam Tighe looks at where the final will be won and lost, a selection of our writers who have been reporting on the tournament give us their predictions on the winner, and we'll bring you the latest betting odds via DK Sports.

How they got here: The European champions have flown under the radar at this tournament after opening up with a shocking 0-0 draw against Cape Verde. But despite that inauspicious start, Spain have quietly gone about their business and conceded their first — and only — goal of the tournament in the 2-1 quarterfinal win against Belgium. Any doubts over La Roja's ability to go the distance were emphatically blown away with a 2-0 semifinal win against France in Dallas. Luis de la Fuente's team went into that game as underdogs because of France's impressive run to the last four, but Spain defeated Les Bleus with a dominant performance that showcased the very best of