The World Cup final is upon us, showcasing an exciting battle of contrasting styles. Lionel Messi, the tournament’s all-time leading scorer, alongside defending champions Argentina, will challenge Spain’s formidable defense this Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Spain triumphed over France in one semifinal match on Tuesday, while Argentina staged a remarkable comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the other semifinal on Wednesday.
1/6The World Cup final is set, with a riveting battle of tactics in store. Messi, the tournament’s greatest scorer, leads Argentina against Spain’s staunch defense on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. While Spain secured their semifinal win against France, Argentina pulled off a stunning comeback over England.
2/6Argentina tops the chart for goals scored with 19,
whereas Spain boasts the fewest goals conceded, allowing only one.
3/6Spain’s Journey —
Record: Six wins, one draw, no losses.
– Goals scored: 13.
– Goals conceded: 1.
– Group stage: Drew with Cape Verde 0-0, defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0, and beat Uruguay 1-0.
– Knockout stage: Overcame Austria 3-0, Portugal 1-0, Belgium 2-1, and France 2-0.
4/6Argentina’s Path
Record: Seven wins, no draws, no losses.
– Goals scored: 19.
– Goals conceded: 7.
– Group stage: Beat Algeria 3-0, Austria 2-0, Jordan 3-1.
– Knockout stage: Defeated Cape Verde 3-2, Egypt 3-2, Switzerland 3-1, and England 2-1.
5/6Spain enters the final with a remarkable 37-match unbeaten streak across all competitions, accumulating 28 wins and nine draws. Their last defeat was a narrow 1-0 loss to Colombia in March 2024. Conversely, Argentina remains unbeaten in their past 13 World Cup matches, with 11 victories and two draws since their opening loss to Saudi Arabia in the 2022 tournament.
6/6Betting Odds
Spain (+120) is currently favored over Argentina (+275), with draw odds listed at +200. It’s expected that these figures may fluctuate significantly ahead of the title match.
