- Spain vs Argentina in the final — Messi hunting a second straight World Cup while young Lamine Yamal symbolizes Spain’s next generation.
- Spain’s defense has been dominant (outscored opponents 13-1 and shut out France in the semis), so many expect them to shut down Messi and win.
- Argentina had a nervy knockout run — squeaked past Cape Verde, rallied vs Egypt and won late vs England — so the final could still be dramatic.
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