Spain and Argentina set for 2026 World Cup final in New York
Spain enters the final as the clear favourite, having extended their unbeaten streak to 37 matches, while Argentina seeks to become the first nation since Brazil in the 1950s to win back-to-back titles.
Spain and Argentina are scheduled to contest the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, 19 July 2026, in the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area. The match represents the culmination of the tournament, with Spain aiming to solidify their status as a global football power and Argentina pursuing a historic quadruple of international trophies for Lionel Messi.
Spain enters the final as the clear tournament favourite, having defeated France 2-0 in the semi-finals to extend their unbeaten streak to 37 matches, tying the record for the longest unbeaten run in international football history. They have conceded only one goal throughout the tournament. Argentina, the underdogs, advanced by coming from behind to defeat England 2-1 in Atlanta.
Argentina aims to become the first team since Brazil in the 1950s to win back-to-back World Cup titles. Lionel Messi, aged 39, is tied for the tournament’s top scorer with eight goals.
Spain’s only previous World Cup title was won in 2010. Argentina is seeking a fourth title, having previously won in 1978, 1986, and 2022.
The over/under for total goals in regulation is set at 2.5, with the Under priced at -165. Spain is listed as a slight +125 favourite to win in regulation and -160 to win the World Cup, according to the latest World Cup odds at DraftKings.
England defeated France 6-4 to secure third place in the third-place playoff.
Spain’s defensive record in the tournament is notable, having allowed only one goal in seven matches and not kept a clean sheet. Argentina has outscored opponents 19-7 in the tournament but has yet to keep a clean sheet.
Messi is priced at +140 to score a goal at any time and +420 to score first.
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro secured the victory.
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, to advance to the final against Spain. England took the lead through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina equalised via Enzo Fernandez and won with a stoppage-time goal from Lautaro Martinez.
Spain drew their opening match against Cabo Verde, but defeated Saudi Arabia and Uruguay to top Group H. Then they defeated Austria, Portugal, Belgium and France on their march to the World Cup final.
Argentina’s offense has consistently performed with multi-goal games in all seven World Cup contests. The wins certainly haven’t been easy for Argentina, pulling heroic moments in each knockout victory, all one-goal contests with the winners scored either in extra time or after the 90th minute in stoppage time.
Messi assisted on both of the late goals in the semi-final against England. Lautaro Martinez has three goals, including scoring in the quarterfinals and semifinals, to go along with Messi's eight goals and four assists.
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Betting on Spain, Argentina or a draw in regulation (no extra time or penalties) is a common wager. Betting on a team to win in regulation with a draw resulting in a push is another option.
Betting on the total number of goals scored is also popular. Betting yes or no on both teams to score in the game is another common bet.
Betting on a specific player to score a goal is a popular prop. Betting on which team will win the World Cup is a futures bet.
The market will be available throughout the tournament, with the prices constantly changing based on results. Spain is currently -166 and Argentina is +144.
Lionel Messi is the current Golden Boot leader and is the -250 favourite to win the award.
