Spain vs Argentina LIVE: 2026 World Cup Final

The MetLife Stadium is set for a historic clash as Spain and Argentina prepare to contest the 2026 World Cup final. This match pits the reigning European champions against the reigning South American champions for the first time in World Cup history. Spain arrives as the tournament's most formidable team, boasting an unbeaten record and having conceded only one goal. They have achieved six clean sheets, a tournament record. Despite a surprising 0-0 draw against Cape Verde in their opener, Spain secured six consecutive wins, including a decisive 2-0 victory over France in the semifinals. Their impressive run includes triumphs over European powerhouses like Austria, Portugal, and Belgium. Spain is also on an unprecedented 37-match unbeaten streak and aims for their sixth World Cup title.

Argentina, meanwhile, has followed a path of resilience, consistently overcoming deficits to reach the final. They defeated England 2-1 in their semifinal, marking their seventh World Cup final appearance. The Albiceleste have achieved 14 consecutive victories, equaling a South American record. They aspire to become only the third nation to successfully defend their World Cup title, though they face the historical trend of recent defending champions losing in the final. The head-to-head record between Spain and Argentina is closely contested, with six wins for each side and two draws. Their only World Cup encounter in 1966 was won by Argentina. However, Spain secured a dominant 6-1 victory in their most recent friendly in 2018, part of their strong performance against Argentina this century.