- Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, July 19 (3 p.m. ET) — Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the final; Argentina beat England 2-1.
- Lionel Messi (tournament leader with eight goals and now the all-time World Cup top scorer) will face young Lamine Yamal — a “full‑circle” moment after a viral childhood photo of Yamal with Messi.
- Talking point: Spain’s tournament has been built on tight defense and clinical wins, while Argentina has advanced with late, dramatic comebacks — perfect for debating who has the edge.
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