De Paul, Montiel, and Nico González in Argentina's World Cup Final Starting XI

Lionel Scaloni, Argentina's coach, has revealed his starting eleven for the 2026 World Cup final against Spain. The lineup features three key changes from previous matches, with Rodrigo de Paul, Gonzalo Montiel, and Nico González earning starting spots. They will replace Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, and Giuliano Simeone in the squad, which remains captained by Lionel Messi.

In goal, Emiliano Martínez will start, protected by a defense of Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, and Nicolás Tagliafico. The midfield will be anchored by Rodrigo de Paul, Enzo Fernández, and Alexis Mac Allister, with Nico González providing support in attack alongside Julián Alvarez and Lionel Messi.

This World Cup final marks a significant moment for Nico González, who makes his first start of the tournament. Gonzalo Montiel also sees increased involvement, making his second appearance after playing the first half of the opening match.