Argentina vs. Spain: What to expect in the final?
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final in New Jersey.
- The tournament is expected to generate billions in revenue for FIFA.
- Lithuania's national team assistant coach Marius Babraviฤius offered analysis on the upcoming final.
Argentina and Spain are set to clash in the final of the World Cup, with the match scheduled to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The game will be held on Sunday at 10 p.m. Lithuanian time. Prior to the final, England and France will compete for third place in Miami.
Marius Babraviฤius, an assistant coach for the Lithuanian men's national football team, provided analysis on the upcoming final, discussing the performance of England and coach Thomas Tuchel, and the factor of Lionel Messi.
This World Cup is noted as the largest ever, with an expanded format of 48 teams. This increase in matches and participants is expected to boost viewership and revenue. FIFA's earnings from the tournament are substantial, with the 2022 Qatar World Cup generating a record $7.6 billion. Projections suggest the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico could surpass this figure, with FIFA's revenue potentially nearing $13 billion over a four-year cycle, according to Deutsche Bank Research chief strategist Marion Laboure.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.