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Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final Preview

Match Context

Spain face Argentina in the World Cup Final on 19 July 2026, with kickoff at 19:00 UTC. The venue is yet to be confirmed. Spain arrive as Group H leaders with 7 points and a +5 goal difference, while Argentina topped Group J with a perfect 9 points and a +7 goal difference. Both sides progressed strongly from the Round of 32 and now meet with the trophy on the line.

Spain & Argentina Availability

There are currently no listed injuries or suspensions for either Spain or Argentina, and no players are reported as questionable. All squad members named in the official lists are expected to be available for selection.

With no absentees, Spain can call on attacking threat from Mikel Oyarzabal, who has scored 5 goals and added 1 assist. Argentina, meanwhile, have their talisman L. Messi fully available; he leads the charts with 8 goals and 4 assists.

Impact Summary

With both teams at full strength, neither side suffers any loss of attacking output. Spain retain their primary goal source in Oyarzabal, while Argentina keep the tournament’s most decisive creator and finisher in Messi. The Final should therefore showcase the full offensive potential of both squads, with no enforced omissions to blunt either attack.