- Lionel Messi is still the tournament's defining star (eight goals, clutch moments) while 19‑year‑old Lamine Yamal has burst onto the scene as a genuine game‑changer.
- Spain’s defensive solidity and midfield control (just one goal conceded, Rodri and Laporte key) make them hard to break down — but Emiliano Martínez gets the Argentina goalkeeper nod for his big‑game pedigree.
- The combined XI brings talking points: Mikel Oyarzabal as Spain’s main finisher, energetic full‑backs Porro/Cucurella, and experienced defenders like Romero anchoring Argentina.
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