Spain Edged as Favorite Over Argentina in 2026 World Cup Final

The 2026 World Cup is offering plenty of drama. Lionel Messi's Argentina staged a thrilling comeback to defeat England 2-1 on Wednesday, earning their place in the final against Spain on Sunday.

After falling behind to a goal from Harry Kane, Argentina struck twice within ten minutes, stunning the English side and crushing their hopes for a first World Cup title since 1966. Despite this impressive victory, bookmakers still see Messi's squad as the underdog once again.

England had been a narrow favorite against Argentina, but Spain enters the final as a stronger pick. At BetMGM, Spain opened with odds of -175 to win the championship, while Argentina stands at +125. The prediction platform Kalshi gives Spain a 58% chance to lift the trophy, compared to Argentina's 42%.

Spain earned their spot in the final by overcoming France 2-0 on Tuesday. A penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal in the first half and a second-half strike by Pedro Porro sealed the victory. France appeared less dominant than they had earlier in the tournament.

The final will kick off at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday at the New York/New Jersey Stadium located in East Rutherford, New Jersey.