Defending champions Argentina have made three changes to their starting lineup for the upcoming final match. The FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina is set to take place soon at the New Jersey Stadium in New York. Gonzalo Montiel, Rodrigo De Paul, and Nicolás González will start in the first eleven. Meanwhile, Nahuel Molina, Giovanio Simeone, and Leandro Paredes, who featured in the semifinal against England, will begin the match on the bench.
Spain, on the other hand, has decided to field the same lineup that secured their 2-0 victory over France in the semifinal for today’s decisive game. Argentina defeated England 2-1 in their semifinal clash. This final marks the first time that the champions of Europe and Copa America will face off in a World Cup final. It will be the first meeting between Spain and Argentina in the FIFA World Cup in 60 years, with their only previous encounter dating back to 1966.
Both teams have faced each other 14 times in total, with each side winning six matches and two games ending in draws. Live updates for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final can be followed through this link.
