Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final Preview

Match Context

Spain face Argentina in the World Cup Final on 19 July 2026 (19:00 UTC). 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 fixture is yet to start and will decide the world title.

Spain & Argentina Availability

There are currently no officially listed injuries, suspensions, or questionable players for either Spain or Argentina, and no absentees are reported as missing this fixture. All players named in the squads are expected to be available for selection.

With 0 confirmed injuries, key attacking leaders are set to feature. For Spain, Mikel Oyarzabal (5 goals, 1 assist) is available and remains their primary scoring threat. For Argentina, L. Messi (8 goals, 4 assists) is available and in outstanding form, having contributed heavily in both goals and creativity. No player is ruled out due to yellow card or red card suspensions.

Impact Summary

With full squads at their disposal, neither Spain nor Argentina suffer any loss of attacking output on paper. Spain retain Oyarzabal’s finishing and wide options like Nico Williams and Ferran Torres, while Argentina can rely on Messi alongside Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez. The Final should therefore showcase both teams at maximum offensive strength.