Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final Preview

Match Context

Spain face Argentina in the World Cup Final on 19 July 2026, with the venue yet to be confirmed. Both sides arrive as group winners: Spain topped Group H with 7 points and a +5 goal difference, while Argentina dominated Group J with 9 points and a +7 goal difference.

Spain & Argentina Availability

Current data lists no injuries or suspensions for either Spain or Argentina, and there are no players flagged as missing or questionable for this fixture. All named squad members for both teams are expected to be available.

With no absentees reported, Spain can call on attacking threat from Mikel Oyarzabal, who has scored 5 goals and added 1 assist in 7 appearances, leading their scoring charts. Argentina, meanwhile, have their talisman L. Messi fully available; he has produced 8 goals and 4 assists in 7 matches, with a standout rating of 9.07 and 28 shots, 18 on target.

Impact Summary

Neither side appears to lose any attacking output to injury or suspension, a rare scenario for a World Cup Final. Spain retain their full complement of creators and finishers, while Argentina keep the tournament’s most decisive player in L. Messi. With both top scorers and chief playmakers fit, this Final is set up as a full-strength showdown rather than a contest shaped by absences.