Argentina Confirmed Starting Lineup vs Spain: Lionel Scaloni’s XI for the 2026 World Cup Final
Lionel Scaloni faces selection calls as Argentina seeks a second straight World Cup title and a first men’s repeat since 1962.
- On Sunday July 19, Argentina faces Spain in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, with coach Lionel Scaloni weighing final lineup changes. Argentina aims to become the first men's national team to win successive World Cup trophies.
- Spain enters as the tournament's most organized side after beating France in the semifinal. Argentina, the reigning champion, powered to the showpiece despite facing numerous self-inflicted obstacles throughout the competition.
- Argentina coach Scaloni faces defensive dilemmas, including whether to start Nahuel Molina or Gonzalo Montiel at right-back. Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente expects a full-strength squad with Lamine Yamal featuring alongside frontman Mikel Oyarzabal.
- For Lionel Messi, a second World Cup title following his 2022 victory would add an extraordinary chapter to his legendary career. The 39-year-old continues to lead Argentina with his exceptional talent on the pitch.
- Despite recent injury concerns, Spain expects key players fit for the final. Head coach Luis de la Fuente reported Pedro Porro is dealing with "muscle tightness," while Lamine Yamal has managed workload issues from a season curtailed by hamstring injury.
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It's time to write football history! Shortly before the start of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina (from 9 p.m. – here in the liveticker) the two teams announced their startel for the big showdown. There's a surprise in Argentina! Here's the Argentinian line-up: Lionel Messi leads the title defender as expected. Team head Lionel Scaloni is available for a surprising rotation with regard to the startel in this tournament. So also in…
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Spain and Argentina meet in the World Cup final on Sunday evening. Follow the match here.
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