- Lionel Messi remains Argentina’s X-factor — even without a recent goal he’s provided key assists (including two vs England) and swung games in Argentina’s favor.
- Argentina’s road to the final has been dramatic: four straight comebacks with stoppage/extra-time winners, including late turnarounds in the round of 16 and semifinal.
- The title match is Sunday at 3 p.m. ET at New York/New Jersey Stadium — Messi and Argentina face a stingy Spain (only one goal conceded), setting up a classic showdown.
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