Spain and Argentina Announce Starting XIs for World Cup Final

Published: July 19, 2026, 6:30 pm

Spain and Argentina have officially confirmed their starting XIs for the 2026 World Cup final. The highly anticipated match is set to take place at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.

As the reigning champions, Argentina enters the final aiming to secure a fourth world crown. Meanwhile, La Roja is looking to claim their second title, seeking to replicate their success from 2010. The match features a high-profile clash between stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal.

Ahead of the final, Argentina's team officials maintained their focus, with Tapia repeating a familiar ritual and stating, “We’re close, we’re together.” Among the tactical decisions for the final, Bayer Leverkusen’s Palacios has been named on the bench for Argentina.

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