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 at a neutral venue. Both sides arrive as group winners: Spain topped Group H with 7 points and a +5 goal difference, while Argentina dominated Group J with 9 points and a +7 goal difference. The stakes could not be higher with the trophy on the line.

Spain & Argentina Availability

There are currently no confirmed injuries or suspensions listed for either Spain or Argentina, and no players are marked as questionable. All squad members named in the tournament lists are expected to be available for selection. With 0 players reported injured or suspended, key attacking leaders remain in contention: for Spain, Mikel Oyarzabal (5 goals, 1 assist) is available; for Argentina, L. Messi (8 goals, 4 assists) is also available and fully involved in both the scoring and creative charts.

Impact Summary

With no absentees reported, neither side suffers a reduction in attacking output on paper. Spain retain their full forward and creative options, while Argentina can build entirely around L. Messi’s outstanding goal and assist contribution. The final is therefore set up as a full-strength clash between two in-form, free-scoring teams.